DYNAMICS OF HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP: ITS BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS TO LEARNER'S PERFORMANCE
JUNARD S. BONAJOS S. BONAJOS
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Abstract
AbstractThe purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the experiences, challenges and coping mechanisms of the teachers towards home-school partnership at the Division of Davao del Norte. There were ten (10) participants from Kapalong District, Division of Davao del Norte participated the study and were selected through purposive sampling. The results of the interview were transcribed, translated, and coded to produce root and branch codes. Through an in-depth interview, teachers find out that they experienced creating a positive atmosphere between them and the parents, good upbringing of children, and supporting children's performance and learning. In terms of the challenges encountered, the following themes emerged: unsupportive parents and gap between teachers and parents. The themes that surfaced on their coping mechanisms adopted were as follows: establishing proper communication between home and school and involving parents in school activities, projects, and programs. It is further implied that home-school partnership had positive impact on children's performance and learning. Due to this, home-school partnership should be strengthened by engaging parents actively in the school.Keywords: home-school partnership, benefit, drawback, learner's performance Davao del Norte, Philippines.
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