ABSTRACT

This paper is based on a survey conducted with 3153 students coming from 29 public elementary and high schools in the Philippines. A majority of the students were 9–12 years old. This current paper seeks to know which type of parental involvement is most pronounced and helpful in improving children’s school outcomes. This study concludes that parental involvement among Filipino parents in low-income households is generally low. Child-related factors, namely, having academic merit, frequent daily meals, and internet skills increased parental involvement. Results of the study point to the importance of providing home-based parental involvement opportunities to parents. Parents from low-income families spend most of their time making ends meet for economic survival. Instead of competing for their attention, schools can provide avenues where parents can engage in children’s learning at home. Schools can capitalise on parents’ ability to influence children’s school outcomes through parenting for education.

摘要

本文基于对来自菲律宾 29 所公立小学和高中的 3153 名学生进行的调查。大多数学生年龄在 9-12 岁之间。当前的这篇论文旨在了解哪种类型的家长参与对提高儿童的学业成绩最显着和最有帮助。这项研究的结论是，低收入家庭的菲律宾父母的父母参与度普遍较低。与儿童相关的因素，即具有学术价值、每日进餐频繁和互联网技能增加了父母的参与。研究结果指出了为父母提供家庭式亲子参与机会的重要性。来自低收入家庭的父母大部分时间都花在维持生计上。与其争夺他们的注意力，学校可以提供途径，让父母可以在家中参与孩子的学习。学校可以利用家长通过育儿教育影响孩子学业成绩的能力。