Enhancing Parental Collaboration in Classroom Activities: Stories of Grade Three Teachers

Abstract

This study explores and investigates the lived experiences, coping mechanisms, and lessons learned from the experiences of grade three teachers in enhancing parental collaborations in rural areas.  A qualitative approach to research from the 8 Grade three teachers from Mati South District, Division of Mati City, on the lived experiences of grade three teachers in enhancing parental collaborations in rural areas were observed: collaborating with the community, challenging, trust and respect, and dedication and optimism. Teachers coping mechanisms for enhancing parental collaborations in rural areas were as follows: boosting cooperation, keeping the line of communication open, and capacitating teachers. Through their experiences and coping mechanisms, we generated new knowledge and ideas on the challenges the grade three teachers encountered in enhancing parental collaborations in rural areas.  Finally, the lessons learned from the experiences of grade three teachers in enhancing parental collaborations in rural areas were attendance to training and seminars, effective communication, and strengthened collaboration. These themes could be described as input in the successful crafting and conduct of training for grade three teachers to capacitate them on the different strategies and techniques in ensuring the enhancement of parental collaborations in rural areas.