Level of Parental Participation in the Promotion of School-Home Partnership in Lipa City South District: Basis for an Enhancement Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Educators have increasingly identified parental involvement as the primary vehicle by which to elevate academic achievement from current levels. It has been assumed also that academic achievement of students may not only depend on the quality of instruction and teachers, the extent of parental involvement also has a vital role in the academic achievement of their children. Parental participation in education has positive effects on the quality of education. It also leads to students' better academic achievements and overall success in school. Parental involvement in education not only improves the academic performance of students but also motivates schools to show better results which increases trust and confidence of parents in schools. The school principal is the leader of a school.

METHODS

This study covers the descriptive research design, respondents of the study, instrument utilized, validity and reliability of the questionnaires, data gathering procedures, and the statistical treatment of the gathered data. The validation of the instrument was done thru face value validation. At the same time, a group of teachers who are not respondents in this study was asked to answer the questionnaire. Proper statistical treatment, such as the split-half method was used. An enhancement program was drafted for possible adoption.

RESULTS

Positive parent-child relationships provide the foundation for children's learning. This study was undertaken to ascertain the perceived parental involvement in the promotion of school-home partnership. The perceived level of participation of parents in the promotion of home school partnership is at a moderate extent in all areas, namely, communicating, volunteering, learning at home, decision making, and collaborating with the community.

DISCUSSIONS

An action plan can be adopted and actualized in the participating school and even district-wide. Monitoring and evaluation of its success indicators are likewise recommended. Further research segmenting other roles and responsibilities of parents, and school administration and personnel may also be investigated by future researchers.