Community and Parental Engagement in Education
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https://doi.org/10.55737/tk/v5i1.51145Keywords:
Parental Engagement, Community Participation, Student Motivation, Family School Partnership, Educational OutcomesAbstract
Community and parental involvement has emerged as a significant ingredient in enhancing the quality of education and student growth. Inquiry in education is increasingly acknowledging that learning outcomes are mediated not just by the instruction in the classroom, but also by the degree to which families, schools, and communities cooperate. The motivation, learning behavior and success of the students can be empowered through active parental involvement and community involvement.The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of parental and community involvement in education and the effects of these variables on academic motivation, participation, and learning of students.The research took the approach of a quantitative research design based on primary data gathered among 150 participants, consisting of students, parents, and teachers. Parental involvement, community participation, communication between schools and families as well as perceived student outcomes were measured using a structured questionnaire. To determine the relationship between engagement variables and the outcome of education, descriptive and correlational analysis were used.The outcomes demonstrated a significant correlation between parent involvement, especially, academic progress follow up and stimulating study habits with student involvement and motivation. There were also positive relationships between community support and school-parent communication and the educational outcomes. The findings show the collaborative relationship between families, schools, and communities is significant in academic growth of learners.The research finds that partnerships between parents, communities, and educational organizations can be strengthened to make students more motivated and learning experience. These stakeholders need to be encouraged to take active parts in encouraging effective and supportive learning environments.
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