Strict Monitoring of Attendance to Develop Discipline and Punctuality among Grade I-III Pupils of SBES

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study focused on how to reduce absenteeism of pupils from Grade I-III and the factors contributing to pupils' absenteeism in San Benito ES. This research Strict Monitoring of Attendance to Develop Discipline and Punctuality Among Grade I-III Pupils of San Benito ES identify the causes of absenteeism in our school from Grades I to III.This research utilized a descriptive survey design which used a questionnaire to collect data from pupils. The study consisted of five pupils from Grade I-III. In this action research, 5 out of 132 pupils from Grade I-III were asked to complete a questionnaire. They rated various situations, reasons and causes for being absent from school.The findings presented that health is the primary reason why pupils are absent from their classes and classroom atmosphere, personal attitude and home related reasons follow in that order. The study recommended that in order to reduce or limit absenteeism the schools should educate the pupils on how to take care of their overall well-being, inform parents about the benefits of keeping their children in school, give extra attentions to those who are left behind in the lessons and ensure that classroom atmosphere is conducive to learning.

METHODS

This action research utilized descriptive method of research and at the same time an output based in order to solve current issues, and concern on the pupils’ performance.

RESULTS

Based on the result of research, the following conclusions were drawn.Among all the causes presented, health is the primary reason why pupils are absent from their classes.Classroom atmosphere, personal attitude, home related reasons follow in that order.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings presented that health is the primary reason why pupils are absent from their classes and classroom atmosphere, personal attitude and home related reasons follow in that order. The study recommended that in order to reduce or limit absenteeism the schools should educate the pupils on how to take care of their overall well-being, inform parents about the benefits of keeping their children in school, give extra attentions to those who are left behind in the lessons and ensure that classroom atmosphere is conducive to learning