Parental Involvement and Pupils Reading Performance

This study examines the impact of parental involvement on Grade 4 learners' reading performance in Sierra Bullones, Bohol. The research aimed to assess the status of parental involvement and its relationship with learners' reading abilities, based on data from 113 parent-child pairs. Key findings include a significant positive correlation between the extent of parental involvement and learners' reading performance. The study reveals that most respondents are female, aged 31-40 years, and have diverse educational backgrounds, primarily high school graduates. Parental involvement is characterized by active participation in reading activities and communication with teachers, highlighting their dedication to supporting their children's reading development. Effective communication between schools and parents emerges as crucial for enhancing learners' reading skills, emphasizing the need for consistent updates and guidance from educational institutions. The Philippine Informal Reading Inventory (Phil IRI) results indicate that learners perform at an instructional reading level, underscoring the importance of tailored instruction to improve reading proficiency. Recommendations include developing a Parental Involvement Guide to equip parents with effective strategies for supporting reading skills, fostering regular communication between parents and teachers, and organizing workshops to enhance parental involvement. This study contributes valuable insights into enhancing educational practices through effective parental engagement, aiming to improve Grade 4 learners' reading proficiency in similar educational contexts.