Filipino mothers' involvement in children's education: Experiences and challenges

Melvin A. Jabar

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Behavioral Sciences

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Source Title

Teachers Helping Teachers

First Page

25

Last Page

32

Publication Date

2011

Abstract

This study describes the different parental involvement strategies of Filipino mothers in relation to their children's public elementary education in Oita Prefecture, Japan. Data of this paper were obtained from the in-depth interviews of eight purposively and conveniently selected Filipino mothers. This is an offshoot of the author's dissertation on the educational outcomes and experiences of children ( aged 10-12 years old) of Japanese-Filipino marriages. All eight Filipino mothers reported diverse ways in which they have participated in their children's elementary education. Involvement of Filipino mothers in their children's education were both direct (e.g., monitoring child's homework; attending school activities; helping child accomplish homework) and indirect (e.g., providing nourishment to children; preparing lunch box). As reported by the Filipino mothers, the challenges they have encountered in their participation include (a) feeling of discomfort in attending PTA meetings, (b) issue of efficacy, (c) time constraints, and (d) language issues.

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Disciplines

Education | Family, Life Course, and Society

Keywords

Education—Parent participation—Philippines; Mother and child—Philippines

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