Parental involvement in education in Kenya is mainly limited to financial contributions
and teacher-parent meetings. Given the high cost of education and the need to improve
quality of education, parental involvement is important. The effectiveness of educational
restructuring initiatives therefore would depend on more comprehensive parental
involvement in schools. A literature study investigated existing programmes and models
of parental involvement in schools as well as legislation as pertaining to parental
involvement in Kenya. A qualitative design utilising Epstein’s model of parental
involvement was used to examine parental involvement practice in public primary
schools in Kenya. Accordingly, a qualitative approach within purposefully selected
schools study was conducted. The findings suggested that parental involvement activities
in the study sample fitted Epstein’s typology comparatively well. Based on the findings
recommendations for the improvement of parental involvement practice were presented. / Educational Leadership and Management / D. Ed. (Education Management)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/6031 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Kimu, Agustinho Mwai |
| Contributors | Steyn, G. M. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 1 online resource (xii, 305 leaves) : illustrations, application/pdf |
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