Resistance of Parents to Parent-Teacher Conference of Gaudencio B. Lontok Memorial School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Parents play an important role in the education of their children. Their involvement and encouragement can help a child excel. Parent-teacher conferences are an opportunity to establish better communication between parents and teachers. Academic achievement improves when parents are involved in school for a number of reasons. Parents who stay on top of their children's schoolwork generally set standards and expectations for achievement, and provide the environment and support for students to meet those expectations. Parents are also more aware of what is happening in the school, such as major assignments and upcoming tests, and help their children stay on track and meet deadlines. Potential problems are spotted and corrected sooner, and parents can work with teachers to develop a plan to help struggling children. In addition, when parents are involved in education, they create more opportunities for learning outside of school, such as encouraging reading, taking field trips, and providing educational opportunities and experiences.

METHODS

The descriptive research was used in this study. The survey questionnaire was the main source of data in generating the needed information to answer the four specific questions in the statement of the problem. Statistical treatments were administered to determine the importance of parent-teacher conference as perceived by parents and their reasons for not attending the said conference. Strategies proposed to encourage parents to attend parent-teacher conference were based on the results of the survey questionnaire.

RESULTS

"Keeps abreast with the academic performance of the pupils" got the highest mean of 3.50. This means that the academic performance was the primary concern of parents in attending Parent-Teacher Conference. On the other hand, "knowledge on new trends of education" got the lowest mean of 3.03.

DISCUSSIONS

There are features of Parent-Teacher Conference which must be observed when conducting such event. Parents attend Parent-Teacher Conference primarily because of the academic performance of their children. Occupation is the primary cause of parents' failure in not attending Parent-Teacher Conference. The proposed strategies will encourage parents to attend Parent-Teacher Conference