School Committee Strategies for Parental Involvement in Implementing Primary School Decisions.

Mwanzalima, Cosmas M. (2024) School Committee Strategies for Parental Involvement in Implementing Primary School Decisions. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study investigated School committee strategies for parental involvement in implementing primary school decisions. The study was aimed to achieve three specific objectives: firstly, to analyse communication channels between schools and parents for the implementation of school decisions in primary schools; secondly, to investigate the strategies used by school committees to involve parents in implementing school decisions; and thirdly, to identify the challenges faced by parents in implementing school decisions. The study utilized a qualitative research approach and a single case study design, involving four government primary schools and a sample of 65 participants. Data was gathered through interviews, document reviews, and focus group discussions, and was subsequently analysed thematically. The results indicated various communication methods between schools and parents, such as parent meetings, village meetings, official letters, memos, and the involvement of students. Furthermore, methods employed by the school committee in involving parents in implementing school decisions are like attending schools’ events, public campaign and fundraising functions, . In general, parents face various challenges when it comes to implementing school decisions, such as the level of awareness and understanding among parents. The study concludes that parental involvement in implementing school decisions has not been effective due to a lack of understanding among community members about the primary reasons for their involvement. Finally, the study recommends providing proper education on the importance of parental involvement in implementing school decisions to draw parents' attention to effective participation in the process. Keywords: School Committee, Strategies, Primary School. Decisions.

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