PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN BASIC EDUCATION: PERCEPTION AND POTENTIAL BARRIERS

1Master of Arts in Education Major in Educational Administration

This study aimed to discover the meanings of parental involvement and the barriers influencing parental involvement at Assumption College of Nabunturan – Basic Education Department, in Davao de Oro. The study emphasized parents' critical role in their children's academic journey and overall development, according to teachers. Parental involvement was seen as essential for informing parents about their child's progress, promoting continuous learning, and instilling core values. Five teachers underwent in-depth interviews after purposive selection using purposive sampling and a phenomenological research design. Teachers identified benefits of parental involvement, including ease of implementation, parental support, improved student guidance, and heightened parental awareness of their child's performance. However, they faced barriers such as time constraints, lack of support, communication challenges, and complex family dynamics in encouraging parental involvement. Common barriers for parents included time constraints, attitude differences, low prioritization of education, and work commitments. To address these challenges, teachers used various coping strategies, such as better communication, patience, reduced assignments, and interventions like home visitations. This research stressed the importance of active parental participation and support, highlighting that it requires focused strategies and interventions. Effective approaches included enhancing communication, showcasing student achievements, regular updates for parents, maintaining records, addressing student difficulties, and providing counseling. Understanding teachers' perceptions and strategies could help schools and educators enhance parental involvement, fostering a collaborative educational environment that maximizes student success and well-being.

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