Effective Parent-Teacher Conference-An Aid to Improve the Learning Performance of Grade II Pupils at Mabini Central School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Parent-Teacher Conferences are an opportunity to open communication between home and school, keep parents informed about their child's achievement, and develop cooperative strategies that can ultimately benefit the student. They are an ideal time for the important adults in a child's life to arrange to work together to help the child succeed. In this study, the parent-teacher conference serves as an aid to improve the performance of the pupils. It involves the aspects to improve learner's performance, the behavior of parents and how it affects the learning achievements.

METHODS

The research design is quantitative in nature. Four main instruments were used to collect data for this research work. These instruments were: Questionnaires, Interviews, Teacher Observation, Surveys Data. The research participants of this study were 36 out of 157 Grade II parents of Mabini Central School.

RESULTS

Based on the results from the respondents, the three main aspects to improve learner's performance was the learning status of pupils, behavior performance and follow up at home. And it can be revealed that the uncooperative parent is one of the most common problems encountered by the adviser. Through Parent-Teacher Conference, pupils do better academically, emotionally and socially. They are happier at school. Learners attending school more regularly and are better behaved. Some like their parents to visit them in school always. And parents who have a positive attitude towards their child's education, school, and the teacher are able to positively influence their child's academic performance.

DISCUSSIONS

The outcomes of this study show that the Parent-Teacher Conference serves as a vital role in the learning performance of the pupils. the camaraderie between the parents and teachers has also a great impact to improve the learning ability of the clientele. In lieu of this, some interventions will be appliedto strengthen unity and have a harmonious relationship between parents and teachers.