Perceptions Of Female Principal And Female Teachers Regarding The Extent Of Parental Involvement In School Systems

Abstract

This case study investigates the perceptions of female principal and female teachers regarding the extent of parental involvement and school systems. The research aims and objectives were to identify some of the perceptions of the female principal and female teachers at school, and to recommend possible ways that they can use. A qualitative research approach was employed in this study in order to collect relevant data in a natural school setting. The researcher employed the purposeful sampling technique to select the participants in which five participants, comprising of a school principal and four teachers, were interviewed regarding their perceptions on parental involvement in school systems. The researcher employed three data collection instruments in this study: semi structured interviews, open-ended questionnaires and observations. Research results were analyzed, and research findings and recommendations arrived at how the participants perceive parental involvement within school systems. The study recommends that the teachers need to inform the parents what is expected of them at school and their role in the education of their children. There must be a constant communication between the parents and the teachers. The study also recommends that female principals should consider engaging in regular discussions with the parents on the progress of their children and do home-visits in order to discuss the learners’ progress with their parents where possible. Finally, the study recommends that parents should consider drafting a time-table schedule that will remind them about school meetings.