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 Parents’ Perception on Participation in School Based Feeding Program

(SBFP) at Tanzang Luma Elementary School

Authors:

MARIEJADE D. ACCAD, mariejade.accad@deped.gov.ph

CHRISTIAN CAAGBAY, christian.caagbay@deped.gov.ph

FLORIE-ANN S. VILLANUEVA, florie-ann.villanueva@deped.gov.ph

In Partial Fulfillment of the School Based Requirement Action Research in the

Division of Imus City

2017
 Abstract

Title: Parents’ Perception on Participation in School-Based Feeding Program at Tanzang Luma

Elementary School

Parents’ of the beneficiary should be involved during the implementation process of the School-
Based Feeding Program. They have duties and responsibilities to be done in the program. The
program will be more successful if parents are going to participate. The objective of this study
was to increase by at least 75% (49) parents’ involvement in the School Based Feeding Program.
The descriptive-survey method was used in this study in order to determine parents’ participation
in School-Based Feeding Program. The researchers used questionnaires, observations, interviews
and survey. The questionnaires were given after the meeting of School-Based Feeding Program.
Observation refers to what researchers perceive in parents’ participation in School-Based Feeding
Program. Parents’ interviews were done informally before or after the meeting.Respondents of
the study were 65 parents’ beneficiaries of the School Based Feeding Program (SBFP).
In the data gathered, 43 out of 65 didn’t attend the meeting because letters of invitation were not
given ahead of time. During the implementation plan, 51 out of 65 (78%) parents’ of the
beneficiaries attended the SBFP Meeting. Results of survey done, were five (5) parents do not have
nanny to take care of their children, three (3) parents had urgent appointment, one (1) parent got
sick, four (4) and forty three (43) parents says they have no letters received. It was concluded that
parents have personal reasons for not attending the meeting. Based on the findings the researchers
recommended intensive monitoring of parents’ participation in SBFP is a must to heighten the
percentage of parents’ attendance. Give them importance, have them feel that they are part of the
program and appreciate their efforts.

CHAPTER I
 INTRODUCTION

Rationale

Nutritional status of learners was obtained during the month of June. It was clearly stated

on it the learners from Kinder to Grade 6 who were belong to severely wasted and wasted category.

These pupils will be the beneficiary of School Based Feeding Program.

However, parents of the beneficiary should be involved during the implementation process.

They have duties and responsibilities to be done in the program. The program will be more

successful if parents are going to participate. The objective of this study was to increase by at least

75% (49) parents’ involvement in the School Based Feeding Program.

School Feeding Programs are considered to be a sound investment in education. There is

evidence that school feeding programs increase school enrollment, cognition and educational

achievement particularly if supported by complementary actions such as deworming and

micronutrient fortification or supplementation (D.O. No. 51, s. 2016).

The children were also observed to have better class participation and exhibit positive health

habits such as washing of hands before and after eating, tooth brushing, and general good grooming

behavior. These findings were affirmed by the result of the impact study done by the Philippine

Institute of Developmental Studies (PIDS) in 2015 (D.O. No. 51, s. 2016).

As cited in D.O. No. 37, s. 2014, the Department of Education recognizes the importance of good

nutrition for the improvement of academic performance of learners. It is considered to be a sound

investment in education as it is associated with increased enrolment, improve attendance, better

performance, decreased repetition, and decreased dropout.

Review of Related Literature

 According to Chepkwony (2013)the School Feeding Program (SFP) is an essential aspect

of child growth and holistic development. To establish a functional (SFP), parents should be

involved in all procedures to ensure sustainability of the program which will cater for children

from diverse socio-economic background hence academic achievements among Early Childhood

and Development (ECDE) children.

In the study conducted by A. Dalmaet al. (2016)most of the parents referred to the Mediterranean

diet as a healthy dietary pattern. Nearly all parents were aware of their effect as role models and

commented on the benefits of eating together as a family, as well as on the importance of

improving their own dietary habits. Parents reported using various methods to promote a healthy

diet, as part of their parenting role. They perceived their role as difficult, as they have to deal with

children's resistance, financial constraints arising from the current economic crisis in Greece and

busy work schedules. All students perceived the school feeding programme as health-promoting,

reflecting their parents' perceptions.

Ickes (2016) concluded the involvement of parents in school-based programs, and in children’s

PAN more broadly, is an important and modifiable underlying influence of children’s nutrition.

The results from this study provide support for the hypothesis that the abilities of parents to

perform nutrition and physical practices relate to interrelated capacities for parenting.

Research Questions

This study is conducted to find out the reasons for not participating and wants and needs of parents

in the feeding program.

1. What is the level of percentage of parents’ participation in School Based Feeding Program

3.1 First and Second Orientation

3.2 Pilot Test Process Results

 3.3 Roll – out Plan

2. What are the reasons of parents for not participating during the implementation of School

Based Feeding Program?

3. What are their needs and wants in the School-Based Feeding Program?

4. What are the solutions to increase the parents’ participation in School Based Feeding

Program?

Scope and Limitation

This research will determine the participation of parents in the School-Based Feeding Program

(SBFP) at Tanzang Luma Elementary School through invitation, orientation, delegation of task

and supervision.

The respondents of this study were65 parents’ beneficiaries of the School-Based Feeding Program

(SBFP). Parents was given a task to perform during the program. It was given during the meeting

of SBFP. SBFP coordinator was assigned to delegate the task to parents.

Parents was given a questionnaires and they were interviewed after the meeting. Process

owner of the School-Based Feeding Program were also given a 4 item questionnaires.

CHAPTER II
 Research Method

Research Design

The descriptive-survey method was used in this study, and descriptive means that surveys are

prepared in order to determine parents’ participation in School-Based Feeding Program and the

word survey signifies a study of a field to discover the typical condition is obtaining. The

researchers used questionnaires, observations, interviews and survey. The questionnaires were

given after the School-Based Feeding Program. Observation refers to what researchers perceive in

parents’ participation in School-Based Feeding Program. Parents’ interviews were done

informally before or after the meeting.

Sampling

The study was conducted at Tanzang Luma Elementary School, Tanzang Luma V, Imus

City. It is belong to the Division of Imus City. At present, Mrs. Marissa D.O. Agco is taking care

of the institution. She has done changes and improvements for the school environment and pupils.

Participants of the study were 65 parents’ beneficiaries of the School Based Feeding Program

(SBFP). Parents were going to answer the questionnaire. Other parents who did not attend the

meeting were home visited by the researchers.

Data Collection

The questionnaires were administered after the School Based Feeding Program meeting.

They were assigned in a room to answer it. Questionnaires able to assess and determine the reasons

for not attending the meeting and participation during the feeding process.

Process owner of the School Based Feeding Program were interview to gather and validate

the data. It was composed of three questions.

 Parents are the participants to answer the questions because they are vital contributor to

make the feeding program successful. They possess important part of the program because they

have assigned task to be given.

Ethical Issues

The School Based Feeding Program is to be implemented in school level in accordance

with decentralization efforts introduced through R.A. 9155 and the policy principles of School

Based-Based Management (SBM) of Department of Education. It is expected that the SBFP will

be included as a part of the School Improvement Plan (SIP)

Deped Order No. 51 S. 2016 entitled “Implementation of the School-Based Feeding Program for

the School Year 2016-2017” under its Operational Guidelines (V-C.2.e-f) states that the school

should identified parents/volunteers who shall help in the whole duration of the program and

schedule parents/volunteers who shall prepare and cook the menu for the day, prepare the feeding

area, supervise the daily feeding and wash the dishes.

The respondents of this study were 65 parents’ of the beneficiaries of School-based Feeding

Program. This study aim to find out the reasons for not participating and wants and needs of

parents in the feeding program. The data gathered in the questionnaires, surveys and interviews

were very much confidential. The researchers stated the authors and their studies used in this

research.

Data Analysis

In the data gathered,43 out of 65 didn’t attend the meeting because letters of invitation were

not given ahead of time. Questionnaires was tabulated to gather the data result.

CHAPTER III

RESULT AND DISCUSSIONS

1. What is the level of percentage of parents’ participation in School Based Feeding

Program

3.1 First and Second Orientation

 9 out of 65 parents attend the meeting conducted on September 13, 2016.

 2 out of 65 parents attend the meeting conducted last October 7, 2016.

3.2 Pilot Test Process Results

 51 out of 65 or 78 % parents’ of the beneficiaries attended the SBFP Meeting

conducted last December 14, 2016.

 100% or 65 parents’ of the beneficiaries signed the agreement.

 100% or 65 parents’ of the beneficiaries performed their assigned task.

3.3 Roll – out Plan

 81% or 53 parents of the beneficiaries attended the meeting last February 7, 2017.

 65 out of 65 or 100% parents’ of the beneficiaries attended the closing program of

School-Based Feeding Program conducted last March 28, 2017.

2. What are the reasons of parents for not participating during the implementation of

School Based Feeding Program?

 Results of survey done, were five (5) parents do not have nanny to take care of

their children, three (3) parents had urgent appointment, one (1) parent got sick, four (4)

and forty three (43) parents says they have no letters received.

3. What are their needs and wants in the School-Based Feeding Program?

4. What are the solutions to increase the parents’ participation in School Based Feeding

Program?

To increase the parents’ participation in School-Based Feeding Program, the

researchers found out that intensive monitoring and recording of distribution and retrieval

of reply slip of letters by the School-Based Feeding Program Core Group. Identify lost

and undelivered letters for another issuances.

Giving of letter to a known responsible parents a week before the meeting then

checking of the reply slip. Text brigade to follow up the delivery and School-Based

Feeding Program Core group/Committee familiarization of task

 Seek assistance to School Based Feeding Program Committee and proper

delegation of task through signing of agreement contract with the school principal. Giving

of raffles and prizes to the parents who involved in school Based Feeding Program. These

token are their rewards for their involvement in the program.

CHAPTER IV

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Conclusions

Based on the gathered results, the following conclusions were drawn:

1. During the conduct of meeting and orientation of School Based Feeding Program few

of the parents attend the meeting. It was reflected on the attendance signed by them.

2. Parents have personal reasons for not attending the meeting. The most number

reasons of parents for not attending the meeting is they have no letters received or it

was undelivered to them.

3. Parents expressed their needs and wants during the implementation of School-Based

Feeding Program.

4. Intensive monitoring and recording of distribution and retrieval of reply slip of letters

by the School-Based Feeding Program Core Group

5. There was an increase of parents’ participation in performing their assigned task.

Recommendations

Based on the results and conclusions presented, the following recommendation are offered:

1. Intensive monitoring of parents’ participation in School-Based Feeding Program is a

must to heighten the percentage of parents’ attendance. Give them importance, have them feel that

they are part of the program and appreciate their efforts.

2. Parents’ sense of belongingness to the program is a vital contributor to get their

participation.

3. Voice of the costumer is the key to improve the process.am

 4. Employ the process used in parents’ participation in School-Based Feeding Program in

the conduct of other school programs and projects that require the optimal participation of

stakeholders.

5. Result of this study can be published, disseminated and discussed with all concerned

for information purposes and to elicit feedback.

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Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Funded School-Based Feeding Program
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 ANNEXES

WORK PLAN
ACTIVITY OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES PERSON TIME BUDGET OUTCOME
INVOLVE FRAME
Problem to increase Checking of SBFP OCTOBER NONE Actual number of
Identification in Parents attendance Secretariat WEEK 4 attendees during
attendance of SBFP Participation in SBFP meeting and
Parents SBFP Feeding time
Participation
PROJECT Be VIVA to invite Drafting of CI Core December 1000.00 100% Reply Slip and
*Drafting letter of parents in letters, sending group and Week 1 & tally sheet of
Invitation attending SBFP invitation and SBFP 2 Attendees
*sending letter to meeting close Secretariat
advisers for monitoring of
distribution to reply slip
parents and
gathering reply slip
* Recording parents
reply, then proceed
to preparation of
agenda
*Monitoring and
evaluation of letter
distribution
PROJECT UNITE To improve Drafting of SBFP Core December 1000.00 100% signed
 Planning process in plans, Making a Group, Week 2 & contract and 100%
 Making inviting parents process chart , School Head 3 attendance in SBFP
Process Chart and proper signing of and Parents feeding proper for
 Delegation of delegation of contract and of SBFP task application
Tasks task during close beneficiaries
 Signing of SBFP monitoring of
agreement implementation attendance
 Actual
Parents
Involvement

PROJECT CARP To encourage Giving SBFP Core January 4000.00 100% parents
Giving parents to certificates and Group, 2017 participation
certificates of participate providing School Head
appreciation raffles and and Parents
to all parents To snacks for of SBFP
of acknowledge attendees beneficiaries
beneficiaries parents
who do their participation
 part and
giving simple
love gift
Monitoring parents To know the Strict SBFP Core January - 100% parents
attendance and percentage of monitoring of Group, 2017 participation
participation within parents parents School Head
3 months participation participation and Parents
of SBFP
beneficiaries
Meeting with the To Meeting SBFP Core December, 7800.00 100% parents
beneficiaries acknowledge Group, February, participation
parents their School Head March
participation and Parents 2017
To encourage of SBFP
their beneficiaries
continuous
attendance
Recognition of To Graduation SBFP Core March 10750.00 100% parents
parents’ of the acknowledge Group, 2017 participation
beneficiaries parents help School Head
through certificates and and Parents
and token participation of SBFP
beneficiaries
Program or Objectives Strategies Personnel Performance Remarks
Project Indicator

PROJECT Be To monitor and Distribution of SBFP 100% letter of Successfully

VIVA evaluate letter of Coordinator, invitation have Implemented
(Visited, distribution of invitation to CORE Group, distributed to
Invited, letters to parents’ of SBFP parents’ of
Valued parents’ of beneficiaries, Committee, beneficiaries
Attended) beneficiaries gathering and Grade 90% have
recording reply chairman and returned the
slip adviser reply slip

Project UNITE To establish Making SBFP At least 75% Successfully

(Understandin delegation of schedule and Coordinator , have delegation Implemented
g Nature of task to parents delegation of CORE Group, of task to
Integrating task SBFP parents
Team Effort) Committee,
Parents of
Beneficiaries

Action Plan

Project CARP To recognize Giving raffles, Parents of 75% parents’ Successfully

(Certificate, parents’ snack and Beneficiaries attended the Implemented
Award, participation certificates meeting have
Recognition during snacks and
& Prize) meeting and raffle to draw.
delegation of
task
Project MEPP To monitor Conduct pilot Principal, SBFP At least 75% of Successfully
(Monitoring and evaluate test and result Coordinator , parents’ Implemented
and parents’ of validation. CORE Group, involvement in
Evaluation of participation SBFP the SBFP
Parents’ Committee,
Participation) Process
observer,
Parents of
Beneficiaries
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