This is a study on the absenteeism committed by the 4Ps beneficiaries despite the support from the government. Consistent school attendance is critical if students are to build and maintain a foundation for ongoing learning and academic success throughout life. When students are not in attendance, they miss essential instruction, which often cannot be replicated. This case study describes the experiences of five (5) high school students identified with chronic student absenteeism from a purposefully selected junior and senior high 4Ps student beneficiaries of T. National Agricultural School. Through a semi-structured interview process the study sought to understand the reasons of absenteeism of those students identified with chronic student absenteeism, along with the voices of their parents and teachers.
The findings reveal that despite the support from the government through the 4Ps fund, students do make absences due to peer influence, financial problem, family concerns, lack of interest and illness. These show a clear manifestation of an existing program that needs a thorough evaluation in coming up with a rational solution to the problem. With the prevailing absenteeism problem among the 4Ps beneficiaries, their academic performance suffered a big blow on their grades prompting them to do some measures to pass the subjects. Hence, to compensate what they have missed, special projects and activities were done to cope with the situation. In light with the findings, teachers should come up with a more serious and strict monitoring mode of attendance of the 4Ps beneficiaries. With this, a strong bond between the parents and the teachers to work together should be developed to closely monitor the students' activities regularly. Likewise, the school should involve the students in academic awakening activities as one of the measures used to reduce absenteeism and ultimately, increase academic performance.
Because of poverty, many families are left deprived of their basic needs. The children are forced to stop going to school to help their families. With this as the main ground, the Philippine government initiated a program called the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to address poverty in response to the country’s commitment to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). This program aims to provide cash assistance to the less fortunate to alleviate their immediate needs and break the intergenerational transmission and cycle of poverty.
Table of Contents
Background and Rationale
Theoretical Framework
Statement of the Problem
Review of Related Literature
Related Literature
Related Studies
Significance of the Study
Scope and Delimitation of the Study
Definition of Terms
Methodology
Research Design
Respondents of the Study
Research Instrument
Data Collection and Analysis
Ethical Considerations
Results and Discussions
Theme 1: Experiences in School of Working Students
Theme 2: Ways in Coping the Challenges as Working Students
Theme 3: Lessons Learned as Working Students
Summary of Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
Research Objective and Scope
This study aims to investigate the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism among student beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) at T. National Agricultural School, while exploring the resulting impact on their academic performance and identifying strategies to mitigate this issue.
- Analysis of socio-economic and personal factors contributing to absenteeism.
- Evaluation of the 4Ps program's role in addressing school attendance.
- Assessment of the correlation between frequent absences and academic achievement.
- Identification of coping mechanisms and intervention strategies utilized by students and teachers.
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Financial Problem
4Ps provided financial assistance to the beneficiaries to reduce the parents' difficulties for school expenses. However, the study found out that despite the financial assistance given by the poverty alleviation program, money remained a problem causing the irregular attendance of the 4Ps beneficiaries. Based on the statements of the student Interviewees 3, 4 and 5, it revealed that financial issue is one of the reasons for their absenteeism.
Student Interviewee 3: “…danay diri man ak pati it ak kabugtuan gentatagan hen balon para iparasahe tas pan isnak ni nanay kay waray kwarta. Kay mayda talaga adlaw na waray kami kwarta kay it kanan 4Ps diri man gud iton binulan it paghahatag hen financial assistance danay ngani naabot hen tag duha ngada tulo ka bulan bago kami nakakakobra asya iton.”
[There are some instances when my mother cannot give us money for the fare and for snacks. Sometimes, we do not have money because financial assistance won't come regularly. It even reached us in two to three months. That’s it.]
Furthermore, the parent and the adviser interviewees 3 also affirmed that financial problem is one of the reasons why student’s absenteeism is inevitable.
Summary of Chapters
Background and Rationale: Explains the persistent issue of student absenteeism despite government poverty alleviation programs and highlights the necessity for this study.
Theoretical Framework: Utilizes Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to understand how deficiency needs, such as financial and physiological stability, influence student attendance and behavior.
Statement of the Problem: Defines the research objectives, focusing on the causes of absenteeism, its impact on academic performance, and potential intervention measures.
Review of Related Literature: Examines existing studies and perspectives on absenteeism, including the role of poverty, school environment, and the 4Ps program in the Philippines.
Methodology: Details the qualitative case study approach, participant selection criteria, and thematic analysis methods used to gather and interpret data from student beneficiaries.
Results and Discussions: Presents the findings categorized into themes, identifying peer influence, financial hardship, family concerns, and lack of interest as primary drivers of absenteeism.
Summary of Findings: Consolidates the study's results, confirming that absenteeism significantly hampers academic performance and necessitates compensatory measures like special projects.
Conclusions: Concludes that current government support requires thorough evaluation as absenteeism persists, negatively impacting student grades and requiring immediate school-level interventions.
Recommendations: Proposes stricter monitoring of attendance and the implementation of academic awakening activities to improve student engagement and academic success.
Keywords
Absenteeism, 4Ps Beneficiaries, Academic Performance, Poverty Alleviation, Student Attendance, Qualitative Research, Case Study, Peer Influence, Financial Assistance, School Intervention, Educational Persistence, T. National Agricultural School
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research paper?
The paper investigates the reasons behind chronic absenteeism among students who are beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) at T. National Agricultural School.
What are the primary factors contributing to student absenteeism in this study?
The study identifies peer influence, financial problems, family concerns, lack of interest in studies, and illness as the main reasons for frequent absences.
What is the ultimate research objective?
The primary goal is to understand the drivers of absenteeism to propose effective interventions and solutions that improve student attendance and academic outcomes.
Which research methodology was employed?
The authors used a qualitative case study approach, conducting semi-structured interviews with 15 participants, including students, parents, and teachers.
How is the academic performance of the beneficiaries affected?
Frequent absenteeism leads to missed lessons, incomplete activities, and failed quizzes, which collectively result in lower grades and potential course failure.
What are the key themes explored in the discussion?
The discussion centers on the experiences of students, the specific challenges they face, and the lessons learned in managing these obstacles to stay in school.
How does the 4Ps program specifically impact the students involved?
While the program provides financial assistance to support education, the study reveals that irregularities in the disbursement of funds still cause financial stress for families, contributing to absenteeism.
What role do parents and teachers play in this context?
The study emphasizes that a strong collaborative bond between parents and teachers is essential to monitor student activities and provide the necessary support to ensure attendance.
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- Manit Dapadap (Autor), Jolina Mae D. Biasong (Autor), Jesabel S. Samson (Autor), 2019, A Case Study on Absenteeism among 4Ps Students, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/464208
