Level of Parental Involvement of Grade I Pupils of Pacita Madrigal Warns Mababang Paaralan Ng Bagong Silang, Calatagan, Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Primarily, the family is the first education center for children. Parents have a very significant influence on their children's development. Consequently, parents have the important responsibility to lead and support their children's development. Parents should create a pleasurable environment so that children's potential and self-confidence can develop well. Parents should also have an active role in their spare time for their children, including attending and following school programs. On the other hand, school as formal education helps children learn about socialization, communication, and develops their academic ability. A positive school is a school that provides a place for parents to get involved in the schooling processes. Thus, parents have the responsibility to involve themselves in their children's education through school programs. Positive cooperation and communication between parents and school will foster children's progress and success in their education.

METHODS

This study used the descriptive method of research using a questionnaire in gathering the necessary data to assess the level of parental support they give their children in different aspects such as participation in school-based education, provision of basic educational obligations, and assistance to home-based learning activities. The descriptive method was appropriate for this study since it aimed to determine the level of parental involvement of parents of Grade I pupils at Pacita Madrigal Warns Mababang Paaralan ng Bagong Silang, Calatagan, Batangas.

RESULTS

Parents sometimes participate in school-based activities whenever they are needed in school with an average weighted mean of 3.34. Also, parents sometimes get involved in providing the basic educational obligation such as school supplies, general support, and supervision at home with an average weighted mean of 3.30. Lastly, parents sometimes help home-based activities with an average weighted mean of 3.28.

DISCUSSIONS

Parents play a vital role in the life of their children, especially in their developmental stage. Parents with the help and collaboration of the teacher should do their part for the development of children. Participation in school-based activities, provision of basic educational obligations, and assistance to home-based learning activities are the factors that affect the level of involvement of the parents. Parents should find time for their children in supporting them in different aspects.