Rebuilding Parents and Teachers Respectful Relationship in Pinagtungulan Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The strong bond between members in a society can lead to a successful and peaceful place to live in. Parents and teachers, being a part of a community have specific responsibilities in regard with the children in their care. They should be the bridge in realization of the different programs and projects of the government for the benefit of their children. However, there are instances that affects the expected harmonious relationship between parents and teachers that hinders the attainment of quality education. In this study, we evaluated the level of Parent-Teacher Respectful Relationship in school and design a proposed plan of actions to meet the existing needs.

METHODS

A reflective research method was used. We conducted a survey using reflective survey questionnaires to 50 parent respondents which were randomly selected. Results were tallied and interpreted to identify the status or level of respectful relationship of teachers and parents which lead in determining the difficulties encountered by the subjects that hinder to a good relationship within them. Lists of difficulties encountered were ranked based from the feedback, comments, and suggestions made by the parents during fora and conferences with the teachers.

RESULTS

Most of the respondents fairly recognized their roles and responsibilities in the school as parents. Poor communication of parents on their child's issues and concerns was highly evident. Different intervening factors that hinders in attaining the sound relationship of parents and teachers were also found out and listed. It was evident that these factors must be defined, recognized, and re-assessed by the school to improve relationship between parents and teachers. Careful planning should be made to come up with the best activities that could lessen, if not totally eradicate, the implications of the results. A proposed plan and activities has been made to cope with the difficulties encountered by parents and teachers that could affect pupils' performance.

DISCUSSIONS

The result substantiate the need to rebuild the harmonious relationship of parents and teachers by taking their parts. The factors the hinder the said harmonious relationship shall be lessened through the conduct of open fora and conferences. The school shall also provide team building and other bonding activities for teachers and parents to develop the sense of harmony among them.