Parents' Participation on the Enhancement of Educational Development among Grade 9 Learners at Dacanlao G. Agoncillo National High School School Year 2016-2017

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study was conducted to determine the extent of parents' participation because it is believed that learners' academic achievement level can be raised if parents work with the teachers. Educators agree that children can do better in school when their parents get involved in their learning (William J. Bennet).

METHODS

The researcher employed the descriptive method of research and utilized the questionnaire in gathering the data needed in the study. The respondents involved in this study were 198 grade nine learners and 198 parents chosen using the scientific formula of Slovin at a six percent margin of error. The statistical tools applied in the treatment of the data were percentage, weighted mean, t-test or Pearson coefficient of correlation.

RESULTS

Parents often participated in the educational development of the learners as confirmed by the overall rating of 3.30. As a result, the educational development concerning cognitive, affective and psychomotor competencies was often manifested by the learners as divulged by the overall mean rating of 4.08.

DISCUSSIONS

The overall mean rating of 3.30 indicated that the parents often participated in the educational development of their children. The parents often provided educational support, financial and moral support. The findings implied that the parents were aware of their responsibilities to support the educational development of their children. Also, the assessments of two groups of respondents indicated that the learners were able to often manifest their educational development as a result of parental support exerted by the parents. This may be due to the tender love and care of the parents at home and teachers and peers in school.