Title:
FACTORS AFFECTING DISCIPLINE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GRADE I PUPILS IN BOBULON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SAN FELIPE, ZAMBALES

Authors:
Josie D. Olanda, Philippines

Abstract:
The study aimed to determine the factors affecting discipline and academic performance of the 49 Grade I pupils in Bobulon Elementary School, San Felipe, Zambales geared towards developing discipline. The researcher made use of descriptive correlation method. Majority of the respondents were males belonging to age six (6) years old with one (1) to two (2) siblings and within the P4,999 and below bracket of monthly family income. Most of them perceived that school factor and teacher factor always affect discipline, home factor oftentimes affect discipline, environmental factor sometimes affect discipline, and technology factor seldom affect discipline. The academic performance of the respondents for first quarter was satisfactory and very satisfactory for second quarter. Hence, there are factors that affect discipline and academic performance of the pupils that have led them to instill discipline to improve their academic performance. The study recommends that parents must find jobs or income generating activities for additional budget of the family. Parents must be aware that the environment of the pupils, regardless of their gender will be contributory factors in the formation and establishment of their discipline. Parents must attend community assemblies to air their concerns to assure that their children will have a good environmental foundation. The proposed action plan in discipline must be implemented to improve the academic performance of the pupils.