Offshoot Intervention to Student's Tardiness and Absenteeism

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researchers observed that absenteeism and tardiness are common among the students. These had adverse effects on their academic performance. Worse, it leads to drop out. It prompted them to conduct a study on the attendance of students in Tingloy National High School by assessing the effectiveness of giving snacks and rewards. It seeks to eradicate the drop-out cases. In here, the researchers give the students who are reported as absentees in the previous school year free snacks, after having completed their attendance every month, they receive free tutorial sessions on the lessons they have difficulty with, and receive a gift as a reward if their performance has improved.

METHODS

Quantitative descriptive method of research was used in the study. Data of attendance during the SY 2017-2018 was gathered first to determine the respondents of the study. It was composed of 40 students of Tingloy National High School. A preliminary interview was conducted first. The study was conducted year-round and the progress of the students' academic performance and attendance was monitored. At the end of the study, a questionnaire was distributed among the respondents. The researcher evaluated the effectiveness of the project and drafted an action plan to strengthen the proposed project.

RESULTS

The researcher found that the respondents had the highest absences in March, followed in January and April. Respondents were asked about the factors contributing to their poor attendance which includes family, school, and community. They agreed that the aforementioned affect their attendance. As for the impact of the project, they affirmed that it is effective in improving their academic performance and attendance. It has reduced their tardiness and motivated them in coming to school. At the end of the study, 60% of the respondents were satisfied in the implementation of the project.

DISCUSSIONS

It focuses on the effectiveness of giving snacks and rewards in improving the attendance of the students. The results of the study demonstrate that respondents had the highest number of absences in March 2017. Furthermore, family, community, and school affect their attendance. It was effective according to the respondents in improving their academic performance and attendance. The researchers drafted an action plan to strengthen the implementation of the project.