Parent-Teacher Involvement Towards Scholastic Achievement of Grade Three Pupils in Timbugan Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Department of Education Order 117, series 2009 (Pupil and Student Participation in the Parents-Teachers Associations (PTAs) mandates that the Parents-Teachers Associations (PTAs) are encouraged to involve all stakeholders in the schools to ensure effective implementation of responsive programs, projects, and activities. To maximize total and full support from parent-partners TES launched the "Ugnay-Diwa" project aimed at enhancing awareness of the benefits of parents in partnership with the school in increasing student learning and achievement.

METHODS

The study is descriptive research. The respondents of the study were forty (40) grade level pupils at TES during the school year 2018-2019. Random sampling was the technique used in determining the selected samples. The researcher-made survey questionnaires were used were in obtaining data.

RESULTS

The findings revealed the effects of "Ugnay Diwa" to the academic learning and achievement of the pupils interpreted as highly effective. This means that the cited project is deemed effective to the needs of the learners. It signifies that the project is really beneficial in the stakeholders in school. The performance level is continually increasing at the same time it affects their motivation to learn and to go to school which is deemed important in teaching-learning process.

DISCUSSIONS

Parents-partner perceived Ugnay Diwa as highly effective because there were students who showed an increase in their grades during the Second Quarter. Ugnay Diwa was found to be effective in terms of motivating the pupils to keep focused on their studies. In terms of reading it equate pupil's reading ability at their current grade level; in Mathematics problem-solving they will improve in performance; in ENSCIMA they mastered the competencies and skills as well the achievement levels of pupils have been increasing; in study habits the progress of the pupil's capabilities in academic, personal and social performance.