Understanding Parental Involvement in School from the Point of View of School Heads

Abstract

Monina A. Agaton and Christian C. Halili

This study determined the point of view of school heads in understanding parental involvement in schools in the District of Aliaga, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija, during the School Year 2023- 2024. Evidence was gathered from 9 school heads in Aliaga District, Division of Nueva Ecija. The researcher employed qualitative research using a phenomenological approach.

There were nine (9) participants in this study. All were married, dominated by the female and their positions stemmed from Head Teacher III to Principal III. Their highest educational attainment ranges from MAED completed academic requirements to Doctor of Philosophy.

The participants' understanding of parental involvement was the active participation of parents in different school activities, it influences child behavior, parents as equal partners, and parents as best allies.

Parents were involved in numerous school activities, the spirit of volunteerism, school collaboration with parents, beyond parenting, and parents’ empowerment. The barrier or problem encountered by the school heads was the parents’ economic profile.

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