Reducing Tardiness Through" Isu Ku, Tulubagon Ku" Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Tardiness is one of the perennial problems among the pupils in Pagtilaan Elementary School particularly in Grade II Magalang. The data revealed that 5 out of 30 pupils came late in attending classes for the following reasons; they dropped by to computer shops, watched TV, played with friends, and even caught spider before going to school. With this, the researcher opted to come up with an intervention program named "Isu Ku, Tulubagon Ku” to address pupils' problem on tardiness. The said program aimed to equip the parents the knowledge and awareness on how to improve proper and appropriate discipline and guidance to their respective children to value school and attend classes on time.

METHODS

The research was basically descriptive in nature. The researcher made sure the questionnaire was used to gather data among the respondents and it was validated by three dialect experts. The respondents of the study were the five identified pupils of Grade II section Magalang who were always coming to school late.

RESULTS

Through "Isu Ku, Tulubagon Ku" Program, the active supervision of the teacher decreased pupils' tardiness.

DISCUSSIONS

It is noteworthy that tardy pupils experience negative feelings, social isolation, academic frustration and lack of confidence. Thus, the intervention given to them was found to be effective as to their attendance and active participation in school.