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Parental involvement in students‟ learning process (SLP) has important roles for the
academic improvement of children. Since parents live together with children, therefore have
the ability to mentor their children towards academic achievements. The studies indicated
that parental involvement in SLP has been a challenge at worldwide and Tanzania is not
spared in the list. This problem is more acute in Tanzanian public secondary schools and this
is what brought attention for taking this study in public secondary schools of Newala District
titled „Parental involvement in students’ learning process in public secondary schools’
The study intended to identify areas in which parents are involved in students‟ leaning
processes. It also examined challenges faced by teachers in ensuring parental involvement in
students‟ learning processes. The study further explored possible ways of maximizing
parental involvement in students‟ learning. Mixed research approach and concurrent
triangulation design were used. The study used a total sample size of 100 respondents which
comprised of 75 students, 14 parents, 5 head of schools, 5 academic teachers and District
education officer. Questionnaire, interviews and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) were
applied as methods of data collection. The study used descriptive statistics basic frequency
and percentages in analysing quantitative data with the help of Statistical Package for Social
Science (SPSS) version 20.Qualitative data was analysed through thematic analysis.
The study found that parental involvement at home was inadequately practiced. Parent
involvement at schools was through receiving students report from schools and attending
meetings and other school events. Teachers faced some challenges in involving parents in
students‟ learning processes which include home occupation, parent education, social factors,
and geographical locations. In addition, the study found parents‟ education to be the best
solution for encouraging them to be involved in their students‟ learning processes. The study
recommended some amendments in education policy for motivating parents in SLP. |
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