Level of Parental Involvement and Its Implications for Improving Students’ Learning in Secondary Schools of Sidama Zone, Ethiopa
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 2
Abstract
This Study Tried To Investigate The Level Of Parental Involvement And Its Implications For Improving Students’ Learning In Secondary Schools. The Study Employed Descriptive Survey Design, The Sampling Techniques Used Included Availability And Simple Random Sampling. The Sample Consisted Of Teachers, Principals, Vice-Principals, Students And Pta Members Of Secondary Schools In Sidama Zone And Education Office Experts. The Data Gathering Tools Employed Were Questionnaire And Interview. The Data Gathered Through Closed-Ended Questionnaire Was Analyzed Using Percentage, Frequency, Standard Deviation, P-Test And Mean Score While The Data Gathered Through Interview And Open-Ended Questions Were Narrated Qualitatively. The Study Indicated That The Level Of Parental Involvement In Their Children's Education In The Study Area Was Low And It Was Not Contributing Much For Improving Students' Learning. Barriers Such As, Lack Of Awareness, Shortage Of Time And The Load Of Work Affected Parental Involvement In Secondary Schools. Improving Level Of Parental Involvement In The Schools Requires The Coordinated Efforts Of The School Leaders, Education Office Experts And Other Stakeholders In Sidama Zone.
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Dawit Legesse Edamo (Phd)
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