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Pacific Southbay College, Inc.

A. Mabini St., Corner Rizal Avenue, Purok Carmenville, Calumpang, General Santos City

RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

Name (Optional): _________________________________________________

Title: Parental Involvement in Early Literacy Development of Kindergarten

Schools in Barangay Calumpang General Santos City:

A Qualitative Approach

Research Objectives

The intent of this single case study was to better describe and analyze the

perception of parents and teachers regarding the significance of parental involvement in

the early literacy development of kindergartens which is a critical aspect of early

childhood education. However, there is a need to explore and understand the

importance, challenges, behaviors and strategies that parents and kindergarten

teachers hold regarding parental involvement in the early literacy development, in order

to help young learners and enhance the knowledge of our educators and future

educators.

Research Questions

SOP 1. What is the Demographic profile of parents and kindergarten teachers in

terms of:

1.1 Age: () 20-25; ()26-30; ()31-35; ()36 and above

1.2 Gender: () Male; () Female; () LGBTQ+

1.3 Educational Background:

() BECED/BEED

() BECED/BEED with units or master degree

() BECED/BEED with master degree

() BSED with units

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() BSED with master degree

() Other. (indicate)

1.4 Length of service: () 1-2 years; () 3-4 years;

() 5-7 years; () 8 years and above

1.5 School type: () Public; () Private

Demographic profile of parents:

1.6 Age: () 20-25; ()26-30; ()31-35; ()36 and above

1.7 Gender: () Male; () Female; () LGBTQ+

1.8 Educational level:

() Elementary Graduate

() High School Graduate

() Senior High Graduate

() College Graduate

() TVL or others

() None

1.9 Occupation:

1.10 Income level:

() 5k-10k a month

() 11k- 15k a month

() 16k 20k a month

() 20k a month and above

1.11 Marital Status:

() Married
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() Single mother/father
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1.12 Number of children:() 1; () 2; () 3; () 4-5; () 6 and above

1,13 Language spoken at home:

() Bisaya

() Tagalog

() English

() Others. (indicate)

SOP 2. What is the perception of parents about parental involvement in

supporting kindergarten’s early literacy development in terms of: Parenting,

Communicating, Volunteering, Learning at home, Decision making, and

Collaborating with the community

2.1 How often do you engage in literacy activities with your child at home (e.g.,

reading books, telling stories)?

2.2 How do you feel equipped with the knowledge and skills to support your

child's literacy development at home?

2.3 What challenges do you face in providing a supportive home environment for

your child's literacy development?

2.4 How satisfied are you with the communication between your child's

kindergarten and yourself regarding their literacy progress?

2.5 In what ways do you prefer to receive information from your child's school

about literacy programs and activities?

2.6 Do you feel comfortable approaching your child's teacher to discuss literacy-

related concerns or suggestions? Elaborate on your answer.

2.7 Have you ever volunteered at your child's kindergarten to support literacy

activities or events?
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2.8 What factors influence your decision to volunteer at your child's

kindergarten? How these factors affect your participation in literacy activities and events

with your child.

2.9 How do you perceive the role of parental volunteering in enhancing your

child's literacy experiences at school?

2.10 What types of literacy activities do you find most effective in supporting your

child's learning at home?

2.11 Do you feel adequately supported by your child's teacher in implementing

literacy activities at home?

2.12 Have you ever participated in parent-teacher meetings or committees

focused on literacy development? Elaborate on the kind of meeting.

2.13 How satisfied are you with the opportunities provided to parents for

involvement in decision-making regarding literacy initiatives?

2.14 Are you aware of any community resources or programs that support early

literacy development for kindergarten children? What is your perception of the

community resources that support early literacy development? (e.g., libraries,

museums)

2.15 Have you ever participated in community-based literacy events or

workshops with your child?

2.16 How do you think the collaboration between your child's kindergarten and

the community could be improved to support literacy development?

2.17 What suggestions do you have for improving parental involvement in

promoting literacy skills among kindergarten children?

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SOP 3. What is the perceived level of kindergarten teachers in promoting

kindergarten’s early literacy development in terms of: Parenting, Communicating,

Volunteering, Learning at home, Decision making, and Collaborating with the

community

3.1 How important do you believe parental involvement is in supporting early

literacy development in kindergarten?

3.2 How frequently do you communicate with parents about their child's literacy

progress and activities?

3.3 Do you believe parents understand the importance of creating a literacy-rich

environment at home? Please elaborate.

3.4 How often do parents volunteer for literacy-related activities or events at the

kindergarten?

3.5 In what ways do you encourage parents to engage in literacy activities with

their children at home?

3.6 How involved do you think parents are in decision-making processes related

to literacy programs and activities at the kindergarten?

3.7 Do you feel that parents are adequately informed about the literacy

curriculum and strategies used in kindergarten?

3.8 To what extent do parents participate in school events or workshops focused

on early literacy development?

3.9 How often do you collaborate with parents to develop strategies for

supporting literacy at home?

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3.10 How do you assess the effectiveness of parental involvement in enhancing

early literacy skills among kindergarten students?

3.11 What barriers, if any, do you encounter in fostering parental involvement in

supporting early literacy development?

3.12 In what ways do you facilitate communication between parents and other

stakeholders, such as community organizations, to support literacy initiatives?

3.13 How do you encourage parents to read and discuss books with their

children outside of school hours?

3.14 What resources or support do you provide to parents to help them support

literacy development at home?

3.15 Do you believe that parental involvement positively impacts students'

literacy outcomes?

3.16 What strategies do you employ to engage hard-to-reach or less involved

parents in supporting early literacy development?

3.17 How do you involve parents in decision-making processes regarding the

selection of literacy materials and resources for the kindergarten?

3.18 In what ways do you recognize and appreciate parents' contributions to

supporting early literacy development?

3.19 What additional support or resources do you think would enhance parental

involvement in promoting early literacy skills among kindergarten students?

Please explain.
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