Title:
INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS IN MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING AMIDST COVID19 PANDEMIC IN THE NORTHERN PART OF MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

Authors:
Cecille C. Guimary and John Manuel C. Buniel

Abstract:
Parental involvement in child’s education has significant impact in the teaching-learning process especially in this time of pandemic. It enriches the interest of the learners by providing sufficient sustenance while he/she is in the stage of learning. This study determined the involvement of parents in modular distance learning of students in the northern part of Mindanao particularly in the division of Surigao del Sur amidst covid -19 pandemic. The study pursued answers on the contributory factors extended by parents and their involvement on the aspect of communication; learning at home; and financial support. The respondents of the study were the parents and students of the three selected schools in the division of Surigao del Sur. A validated researchers-made questionnaire checklist was used as the main tool in determining the extent of parental involvement to modular distance learning amidst covid-19 pandemic. Responses of parents and students were recorded and interpreted using appropriate statistical tool. Analysis showed that parent respondents are aware of their role especially in molding their child’s future, despite of their educational background and economic status. Likewise, the students are mindful of the efforts of their parents in giving them their needs especially if it is related to education.

Keywords:
Parental involvement, Communication, Learning at home, Financial Support

DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.52267/IJASER.2022.3313