Parent-Teacher Partnership for Responsible Parenthood an Intervention Action in Anselmo A. Sandoval Memorial National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

One of the societal issues that parents, teachers, and students are battling is the alarming number of teenage pregnancy cases. The purpose of this action research is to come up with a plan of action to ensure responsible parenthood to alleviate, if not prevent the growing number of teenage pregnancy among senior high school students of Anselmo A. Sandoval Memorial National High School.

METHODS

This study used the descriptive method to determine the factors associated with early pregnancy as well as the activities that could alleviate the said phenomenon. It also intended to enhance or strengthens the relationship between parents and teachers who will work together to reduce teenage pregnancy cases. Data were gathered from 30 teachers of Anselmo A. Sandoval Memorial National High School. The information gathered from the respondents were analyzed and used to make suggestions regarding the intervention plan to alleviate, if not prevent the growing number of teenage pregnancy among senior high school students.

RESULTS

The results of this action research indicated that the respondents agreed upon the factors associated with teenage pregnancy. Activities Imposed by the School to Remedy Teenage Pregnancy was also mentioned. This is to ensure that they will focus on school activities. Coupled with this, educators shall devise activities that can sustain students' interest in attending classes. It also presents the challenges encountered in the implementation of the school initiated activities to remedy teenage pregnancy.

DISCUSSIONS

A recommendation based on the results of the investigation includes the seminars and orientations regarding responsible parenthood shall be held to assist the parents in rearing their children. Seminars and orientations regarding the advantages and disadvantages of teenage pregnancy shall be given to the students to raise their awareness about teenage pregnancy. Teachers shall attend seminars and be trained in teaching Sex Education. Also, other stakeholders such as barangay officials shall actively participate in alleviating teenage pregnancy.