Empowering Parent Teacher-Community Association of Tipas National High School through Social Media Platforms

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study focuses on empowering parent-teacher-community associations of Tipas National High School through social media platforms. The study aims to evaluate the characteristics of the Parent-Teacher-Community Association in terms of behavior, environment/platforms, purpose; the association's role in empowering the PTA community through the following social media platforms: Facebook, Facebook Messenger, group message, Twitter, and Instagram; the perceptions of the respondents in the utilization of social media platforms; and the proposed plan of activities to enhance Parent-Teacher Community Association to social media platforms. The nature of the PTA as private organization is to promote the highest degree of relationship and cooperation between the school and the community. The researcher conducted this study to strengthen the participation and awareness of parents regarding the events that take place in the school and the development and progress of their children through social media platforms.

METHODS

The respondents of the study are composed of 20 parents from selected Grade 7 to 8 and 20 teachers from Tipas National High School. The Descriptive Method was used in the study. The sample was selected using purposive sampling. To interpret the results, the following statistical tools were used: percentage and frequency distribution, weighted mean, and ranking.

RESULTS

Results of the study reveal that the respondents see social media platforms as opportunities for mutual progress in the PTA. Parents can keep track and be informed about PTA activities through social media platforms. They agree that all of the indicators are important in empowering the PTA community. The respondents believe social media platforms bring about harmonious relationship among the members of PTA community. The respondents also believe that social media platforms bring progress to thePTA community.

DISCUSSIONS

The Project E-PTA which include the social media platforms such as Facebook and Messenger were a successful program in empowering the PTA community. It fostered an atmosphere of cooperation, unity, and diplomacy through the introduction of the virtual reality. Learning and development of students were evident, brought about by the close interaction of PTA members upon utilization of social media platforms such as Facebook and Facebook Messenger.