Author

Ralyne Rema Jane D. Tallongon*
St. Louis College of Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga, Philippines

Abstract

This study looked into how home visits were put into place for at-risk primary school students at Babbanoy Elementary School in Babbanoy, Tanudan, Kalinga. Based on DepEd Memorandum No. 291, s. The 2008 research aimed to elucidate the academic and behavioral traits of at-risk students, examine the home visitation process regarding planning and preparation, conduct/execution, and subsequent monitoring and follow-up, identify challenges faced by educators and parents/guardians, and propose an improved home visitation program. Using a convergent parallel mixed-method design, the quantitative results showed that home visits were extremely well done with an overall weighted mean of 4.74, with a strong focus on planning and preparation, respectful participation, and regular monitoring and follow-up. Qualitative findings, on the other hand, showed that there were still problems, such as poor communication, time constraints, being careful when dealing with student complaints, and issues with sustainability related to teacher workload. There were some problems, but both teachers and parents agreed that the program was useful for building the connection between home and school, encouraging teamwork, and helping students progress academically and behaviorally. The analysis confirms that home visitation is a significant, policy-endorsed intervention that expands the teacher’s responsibilities beyond the classroom and strengthens school-family collaborations. To make it even more effective, it is suggested that communication systems be improved, that people be more understanding when they talk to each other, and that there be enough resources to support the program. Based on these findings, an Enhanced Home Visitation Program was created to make organized practices more official, set clearer rules, and make sure the program lasts. This will help make education fairer and help at-risk primary school students grow in all areas.

Keywords: Home visitation program, at-risk primary pupils, school-family partnership, mixed-methods research, educational intervention.

*Corresponding author/ Email: ralyneremajane.dao-ayan@deped.gov.ph
DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05021001

Recommended citation:
Tallongon, R. R. J. D. (2026). Implementation of home visitation for at-risk primary pupils. Pantao (The International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 5 (2), 1620-1631. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05021001

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