Parental Involvement on Reading Readiness: Phonetic Awareness of Kindergarten Learners in Col. Pedro Pasia Memorial School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Parenting is the most challenging yet rewarding experience. As such, parents are a major influence in their children's lives. They have a vital role in the emotional development of their children. Parents can help children learn how to express their feelings through instructing, modeling, and guiding them in applying the skills of emotional management. As a parent, helping children with their feelings can both help them feel better and reduce behavior problems. Children who are able to manage their emotions often experience more positive feedback from others and are more successful in everyday life. Parents are important in the holistic development of their children (Gutierrez & Leyesa, 2014).

METHODS

This study used the descriptive quantitative approach with survey questionnaires as data gathering instruments. According to Shields & Rangarjan (2013), descriptive research does not answer questions about how, when, and why the characteristics occurred. Rather, it addresses the what question such as what the characteristics of the population or situation being studied are. The characteristics used to describe the situation or population are usually some kind of categorical scheme also known as descriptive categories. Descriptive research generally precedes explanatory research. Hence, descriptive research cannot describe what caused a situation. Thus, descriptive research cannot be used as the basis of a causal relationship, where one variable affects another. In other words, descriptive research can be said to have a low requirement for internal validity. Hence, this design was used in this study because it aimed to describe the profile of the parents of the Kindergarten pupils in order to craft a plan of action as to their involvement on the reading readiness of their children.

RESULTS

The respondents are educated hence they could be involved in the reading readiness of their Kindergarten children. The plan of action will be able to help them in the reading readiness of their children.

DISCUSSIONS

For parents to find time to help their Kindergarten children be able to read by practicing at home. For them to be able to be involved more in teaching their children to read at home. For them to use the suggested activities in the plan of action developed for them.