Title: Influences of Ayta Parenting Practices to Preschool Education
Authors: Keanna Gilliane O. Bunoan, Michelle Ann D. Cristobal, Maureen B. Reyes, Riselle D. Sambat, Rolyn V. Singian, Rose Lynn D. Villanueva
Volume: 9
Issue: 4
Pages: 283-296
Publication Date: 2025/04/28
Abstract:
Maintaining parenting practices while adapting to the modernization of education is what indigenous parents are experiencing at present. Indigenous parents respond to the modern education influences on their child's education. The study employed a qualitative case study design to investigate the Ayta's parenting practices and how they adapted and influenced to fit their children's needs into modern preschool education. The data in this study was collected through an interview with five (5) Ayta parents from Tarik, Porac, Pampanga. The data collected were analyzed through Thematic Analysis by Braun and Clarke (2018), where three (3) themes emerged from the transcribed data. Findings in this study highlight that Ayta parents prioritize teaching core skills - reading, writing, and practical life skills alongside nurturing respect and community values. However, challenges were identified such as economic hardship, health concerns and systematic barriers to education. To address these challenges, it requires providing financial support to address the socioeconomic disparities and developing a curriculum framework that incorporates indigenous heritage. This study contributes to the development of an inclusive educational framework that respects the indigenous cultural heritage while equipping Ayta children to succeed in modernization, while effectively integrating traditional parenting practices and values with contemporary educational demands.