Unlocking the Potential of Nigerian Schools through Effective Parental Involvement
Education is pivotal to societal development and individual achievement, requiring cooperation among stakeholders, especially parents. This study investigates the role of parental involvement in promoting effective school administration in Lagos District IV, which includes Surulere, Mainland,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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West University of Timisoara
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Revista de Știinţe Educaţiei |
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| Online Access: | https://rse.uvt.ro/pdf/2024/Nr2_update/RSE2_2024_2_15.pdf |
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| Summary: | Education is pivotal to societal development and individual achievement, requiring cooperation
among stakeholders, especially parents. This study investigates the role of parental involvement in
promoting effective school administration in Lagos District IV, which includes Surulere, Mainland,
and Apapa. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were collected from 132 respondents;
students, teachers, school administrators, and parents, using structured questionnaires. Analysis
through Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient revealed significant links between
parental involvement and key aspects of school success, including student academic performance,
discipline, and administrative effectiveness. The findings indicate that schools with active parental
engagement benefit from improved governance, better student outcomes, and enhanced discipline.
However, challenges such as socioeconomic constraints and poor communication hinder greater
involvement. To address these, the study recommends implementing structured parental
participation programs, increasing government support, and tackling cultural and linguistic
barriers. Ultimately, the study underscores the critical role of parental engagement in driving effective school management and achieving improved educational outcomes, highlighting the need for collaborative strategies to overcome existing challenges and fully harness the potential of parental contributions. |
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| ISSN: | 2457-8673 |