Title of study:

Home Visitation on the Provision of Guidance and Counseling to Parents of Kindergarten

Learners on Improving the Level of Participation in the Modular Distance

Learning of Gandara II Central Elementary School

Name of Researcher: FRANKLIN B. BERNALES

Position: Elementary Grade Teacher III

School/Office/Organization: Gandara II Central Elementary School

Address: Brgy. Minda Gandara, Samar

Contact Details:

Context and Rationale

The Gandara II Central Elementary School, Gandara, Samar is very much eager to

serve the learners to have a good, relevant and quality education. To further continue their

education, the school offered modalities of learning called Modular Distance Learning (DepEd

order No. 4 Series of 2020). Because of this pandemic on Covid 19, Pres. Rodrigo Duterte

(2020) instructed the Department of Education not to allow face to face classes and this was

abided by the Division of Samar as well as our beloved school. Hence, to continue the

education of our learners and learning the knowledge and skills while they are staying at home,

the Modular Distance Learning is being implemented in school to serve the learners. In this

modality of learning, learners are given hard copies of modules and activity sheets and should

be answered at home. This is in consonance to the statement of Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte, that

children aged 0 to 18 years old must stay at home and was adopted by the Department of

Education. In this learning modality, since children are not allowed, parents are responsible in

getting and returning the modules in school. As the distribution and retrieval of the module went

on, months after, only few parents are getting the modules as reflected in the attendance sheet.

Most of the time, ten (10) of the fifty-eight (58) kindergarten parents in Gandara II Central
Elementary School participated in the Modular Distance Learning implemented in our school.

This is an indication of the low level of parents’ participation which could affect the performance

of our learners, the teachers and even the school as a whole. This study is to be conducted to

improve the level of participation of our parents in the Modular Distance Learning Modality in our

school so as to promote higher learning in mathematical skills of the Kindergarten learners.

Parents have the great parts in delivering the education to their children. If the supports of the

parents will be low to this learning modality, learners will not also learn and prosper on their

education (Briones, 2020).

Proposed Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy

The regular conduct of virtual PTA meeting, Bandelyo and announcements, and sending

letter to parents and other stakeholders are ways and means that the school encouraged the

participation parents in the Modular Distance Learning Modality implemented in Gandara II

Central Elementary School. These strategies and procedures are being conducted (Deped

Order No. 35 s. 2011) to bind the parents to the school to give their support and do their

responsibilities. However, these strategies did not effect to increase the level of participation of

our parents. Due to the low level of parents’ participation, the learners are not really learning the

knowledge and skills that they should learn in kindergarten. To increase the participation of our

parents to this modular distance learning modality, a constant Home Visitation on the provision

of guidance and counseling to parents is to be conducted. It aims to talk to the parents by

asking them with reflective questions through casual conversation and by giving them with

guidance and counseling so as to understand their part on the kind of learning modality that the

school is implementing. Parents are given freedom to express themselves. By understanding

the opinions and point of view of the parents, supports will be given to them just maintain their

collaboration to the school.

Action Research Question

This Action Research on the constant Conduct of Home Visitation on the Provision of

Guidance and Counseling to the Parents of Grade 2 learners in Gandara II Central Elementary

School, Gandara, Samar is to be conducted to assess the effectiveness of the constant Conduct

of Home Visitation on the Provision of Guidance and Counseling to parents of the kindergarten

learners and in improving the learning of kindergarten learners in the basic mathematical

operations.

Furthermore, this action research seeks to answer the following questions.

1. Is the constant conduct of home visitation on the provision of guidance and counseling

to the parents of kindergarten learners of Gandara II Central Elementary School effective in

increasing the level of parents’ participation?

2. Is the participation of parents on the Modular Distance Learning Modality of Gandara

II Central Elementary School effective in increasing the knowledge and skills of kindergarten

learners in the different basic mathematical operations?

3. What are the other possible interventions that the school could offer to the parents in

maintaining the higher level of parents’ participation?

Action Research Methods

This Action Research on the constant Conduct of Home Visitation on the Provision of

Guidance and Counseling to the Parents of kindergarten Learners in Gandara II Central

Elementary School, Gandara, Samar will be conducted by conducting a regular home visitation.

During the visit, the parents will be given technical assistance through guidance counselling by

casual conversation to encourage and increase their participation on the Modular Distance

Learning of Gandara II Central Elementary School.

 To assess the effectiveness of parents’ involvement in increasing the knowledge and

skills of kindergarten learners in the different basic mathematical operation, two tests will be

administered. The first test will be pre-test; the researcher will assess the performance of

learners in basic mathematical operations during the time that the participation of parents to the

Modular Distance Learning is low. The second test will be the post-test; the researcher will

assess the performance of kindergarten learners on the different basic mathematical operations

after having been conducting the constant conduct of home visitation, guidance and counseling,

and during the increased level of participation of parents.

Through the process of guidance and counseling the parents will be asked the particular

support that the school could offer to them so that possible intervention will also be provided.

Data Gathering Methods

The conduct of home visitation will be recorded. Parents will also be monitored on their

participation in the school’s activities such as in the modular distance learning. During the time

where participation of parents is low, students will be given a pre-test. Then, after the series

conduct of home visitation where parents have a high level of participation, learners will also be

given tests on the different basic mathematical operations.

Data Analysis Plan

The data that will be generated on this research will be analyzed and treated statistically.

The data before and after the conducted of home visitation on the provision of guidance and

counseling as well as the monitoring to the participation of parents to the school activities will

also be analyzed. In addition to this, the result of the pre-test and post to the kindergarten

learners basically on the different basic mathematical operation will be compared and analyzed

quantitatively and qualitatively. While the responses of the parents as to what the school could

offer to them will also be recorded and analyzed and be given with proper treatment and
solutions. The top 5 intervention that will come out will be implemented in school so as to

maintain the increased parents level of participation likewise increasing the knowledge and skill

learned by the kindergarten learners on the different basic mathematical operations.

Action Research Plan and Timeline

The research on the constant Conduct of Home Visitation on the Provision of Guidance

and Counseling to the Parents of kindergarten Learners of Gandara II Central Elementary

School will allot five to six months as the target for the conduct of this study. This research will

start on the month of Jan 15 2024 and will be expected to finish on the month of August 9 2024.

To better understand the research plan and timeline the table below is presented.

Activities to be undertaken Inclusive Dates Number of

Days
1. Preparation of the materials to be used in this research Jan 15, 2024- 2
Jan 16, 2024
2. Writing for a proposal Jan. 18, 2024- 3
Jan 20, 2024
3. Secure Approval of the Proposal in the School, District and Jan 21, 2024- 8
Division Jan 29, 2024
4. Gather the attendance of parents involvement in school Feb. 1, 2024- 10
such as in Modular Distance Learning Distribution and Feb 10, 22024
Retrieval of the modules and activity sheets
5. Gather results of Grade 2 Learners on the different basic Feb 11, 2024- 7
mathematical operation Feb 17, 2024
6. Send letter to parents informing them the conduct of home Feb 18, 2024 1
visitation
7.Conduct Home Visitation and provide guidance and March 20, 2024- 48
counseling to parents of at least 12 times per month June 30 2024
8.Administer Test to Grade Learners on the different basic July 1, 2024- 7
mathematical operations after the series conduct of home July 9, 2024
visitation
9. Gather finalize the data July 12, 2024- 7
July 19, 2024
10. Analyze the data July 21, 2024- 5
July 26, 2024
11. Finalize the Action Research July 27, 2024- 7
Aug 3, 2024
12. Submit the Action Research August 4, 2024 1
13. Call for a conference to disseminate the result of the August 9, 2024 1
research
Cost Estimates

The table below presents the rough cost estimates as budget for the conduct of the

action research entitled Constant Conduct of home Visitation on the Provision of Guidance and

Counseling to Parents of kindergarten Learners of Gandara II Central Elementary School,

Gandara, Samar.

Quantity Unit Articles Unit Price Amount

5 reams A4 Bond Paper 210 1,050
1 Box No.35 Staple Wire 65 65
2 Sets Epson Ink 350 70
5 Pcs A4 folder 7.50 37.50
Transportation @100 per day for 48 days 4,800
Other Incidental Expenses 1,000
Total 7022.5

Plan for Dissemination and Utilization

This action research on the Constant Conduct of home Visitation on the Provision of

Guidance and Counseling to Parents of kindergarten Learners of Gandara II Central Elementary

School, Gandara, Samar. Hence, to disseminate the result of this masterpiece, a one

conference with the teachers, school heads and District In-charge will be planned on its target

date to August 9, 2024. After the conference, teachers are advised to conduct constant home

visitation to parents to better monitor, collaborate and maintain a higher level of participation in

school activities, programs and projects.

References

1. DepEd Order No. 4 s. 2020., Implementation of Modular Distance Learning Modality.

2. DepEd Order No. 35, s. 2011., Guidelines on School Home Visitations, Inspections, and

monitoring and Evaluation

 ANNEX 1: RESEARCH PROPOSAL APPLICATION FORM AND ENDORSEMENT OF

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

A. RESEARCH IN FORMATION

RESEACH TITLE

Home Visitation on the Provision of Guidance and Counseling to Parents of Kindergarten

Learners on Improving the Level of Participation in the Modular Distance

Learning of Gandara II Central Elementary School

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE RESEARCH

This research is all about the home visitation on the provision of guidance and

counseling to parents of kindergarten learners on improving the level of participation in the

modular distance learning of Gandara II Central Elementary School. To continue the

education of our learners and learning the knowledge and skills while they are staying at

home, the Modular Distance Learning is being implemented in school to serve the learners.

This study is to be conducted to improve the level of participation of our parents in the

Modular Distance Learning Modality in our school so as to promote higher learning in

mathematical skills of the Kindergarten learners.

RESEARCH CATEGORY ( check only one) RESEARCH AGENDA CATEGORY

o National
√
(check only one main research theme)
o Teaching and Learning

o Region o Child Protection

o School Division o Human Resource Development

√
o School o Governance

(check only one) (check up to one cross- cutting theme,

√
o Action Research if applicable)

o Basic Research o DRRM

o Gender and Development

 √o Inclusive Education

o Other( please specify):__________

FUND SOURCE( e.g. BEEF, SEF, others)* AMOUNT

MOOE ₱7,022.5

TOTAL AMOUNT ₱7,022.5

B. PROPONENT IN FORMATION

LEAD PROPONENT/ INDIVIDUAL PROPONENT (if there is one proponent only fill out

Proponent A but if there are more than 1 proponent, kindly fill out Table B and Table C)

Proponent A

LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: MIDDLE NAME:

Bernales Franklin Beldad

BIRTHDATE(MM/DD/YYYY) SEX: POSITION/ DESIGNATION:

March 23, 1991 Male Teacher III

REGION/ DIVISION / SCHOOL ( whichever is applicable)

Gandara II Central Elementary School

CONTACT NUMBER 1 CONTACT NUMBER 2 CONTACT NUMBER 3

09971901142 09606626867

EDUCATIONAL
ATTAINMENT( DEGREE
TITLE) enumerates from Bachelor of Elementary Education(BEED)
bachelor degree up to
doctorate degree
Master of Arts in Philippine
Studies ( Complete Academic
Requirements (CAR)

SIGNATURE OF PROPONENT:
Proponent B

LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: MIDDLE NAME:

BIRTHDATE(MM/DD/YYYY) SEX: POSITION/ DESIGNATION:

REGION/ DIVISION / SCHOOL ( whichever is applicable)

CONTACT NUMBER 1 CONTACT NUMBER 2 CONTACT NUMBER 3

EDUCATIONAL
ATTAINMENT( DEGREE
TITLE) enumerates from
bachelor degree up to
doctorate degree
Master of Arts in Philippine
Studies ( Complete Academic
Requirements (CAR)

SIGNATURE OF PROPONENT:

Proponent C

LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: MIDDLE NAME:

BIRTHDATE(MM/DD/YYYY) SEX: POSITION/ DESIGNATION:

REGION/ DIVISION / SCHOOL ( whichever is applicable)

CONTACT NUMBER 1 CONTACT NUMBER 2 CONTACT NUMBER 3

EDUCATIONAL
ATTAINMENT( DEGREE
TITLE) enumerates from
bachelor degree up to
doctorate degree
Master of Arts in Philippine
Studies ( Complete Academic
Requirements (CAR)

SIGNATURE OF PROPONENT:
 ANNEX 2: IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR’S CONFORME

I hereby endorse the attached research proposal. I certify that the proponent/s has/have the
capacity to implement a research study without compromising his/ her office functions.

WHILMA G. ORBETA
Name and Signature of Immediate Supervisor

Position/ Designation: Principal IV_________________

Date: February 14, 2024___________

ANNEX 3: Declaration of Anti- Plagiarism and Absence of Conflict of Interest

DECLARATION OF ANTI- PLAGIARISM

1. We/I, Franklin B. Bernales, understand the plagiarism is the act of taking and using
another’s ideas work and passing them off as one’s own. This includes explicitly copying
the whole work of another person and/ or using some parts of their work without proper
acknowledgement and referencing.

2. I hereby attest to the originally of this research proposal and has cited properly all the
references used. I farther commit that all deliverables and the final research study
emanating from the proposal shall be of original content. I shall use appropriate citations
in referencing other works from various sources.

3. I understand that violation from this declaration and commitment shall be subject to
consequences and shall be dealt with accordingly by the Department of Education and
( insert grant mechanism)

PROPONENT: FRANKLIN B. BERNALES

SIGNATURE:_______________________
DATE:February 14, 2024________

PROPONENT: ______________________

SIGNATURE:_______________________

DATE:_______________________

PROPONENT: ______________________

SIGNATURE:_______________________

DATE:_______________________
 DECLARATION OF ABBESENCE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

1. We/I, Franklin B. Bernales, understand that conflict of interest refers to situations in

which financial or other personal considerations may compromise my judgement in
evaluating, conducting, or reporting research.

2. I hereby declare that I do not have personal conflict of interest that may arise from my
application and submission of my research proposal. I understand that my research
proposal may be returned to me if found out that there is conflict of interest during the
initial screening as per ( insert RMG provision).

3. Further, in case of any form of conflict of interest ( possible or actual) which may
inadvertently emerge during the conduct of my research, I will duly report it to the
research committee for immediate action.

4. I understand that may be held accountable by the Department of Education and ( insert
grant mechanism) for any conflict of interest which I have intentionally concealed.

PROPONENT: FRANKLIN B. BERNALES

SIGNATURE:_______________________

DATE: February 14, 2024________

PROPONENT: ______________________

SIGNATURE:_______________________

DATE:_______________________

PROPONENT: ______________________

SIGNATURE:_______________________

DATE:_______________________