Involvement of Parents in the Education of Grade Six Pupils in Bambang Elementary School and Its Implication on Pupils Academic Performance

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Parents play a vital role in the learning of a child. They should encourage the child to study, to do his assignments and find time to monitor his learning achievement in school. Parents should bear in mind that their participation in the formation and exercise of proper study habits will be felt by the learner. Their constant participation and approval on the strivings of the learner will surely boost the latter's perseverance to succeed. This action research entitled "Involvement of Parents in the Education of Grade Six Pupils in Bambang Elementary School and its Implication on Pupils' Academic Performance is an attempt to know into what extent are the grade six parents involve in their children's education and how it affects their performance in school with the aim of giving interventions or recommendations to strengthen parents' support in the learning of their child.

METHODS

This action research utilized the descriptive method of research with questionnaires as the main instrument of gathering data. The respondents are the 36 grade, six parents, either the father, mother, or guardian. The frequency, ranking and weighted mean are the statistical treatment use to interpret the data.

RESULTS

After a thorough analysis of all the data presented in this study, it was revealed parents were involved in their children's education to a great extent which is a vital factor that helps pupils to achieve better performance in school. It can also be seen here that all families can, and often do, have a positive influence on their children's learning. The continuity of family involvement at home appears to have a positive effect on children as they progress through our complex education system. The more families support their children's learning and educational progress, the more their children tend to do well in school and continue their education.

DISCUSSIONS

The final output of this study is the suggested recommendations or interventions that can strengthen parents' involvement in their children's education.