Influence of Parental Involvement on Students Learning Outcomes in Public Secondary School in Rwanda: A Case of Bugesera District
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https://doi.org/10.53983/ijmds.v13n9.034Keywords:
Parental Involvement, Students Learning Outcomes, Public Secondary SchoolAbstract
Parental involvement is crucial for children's education. Parents who frequently visit the school engage regularly with teachers and stay updated on their children's academic progress. This research aims to evaluate the impact of parents’ involvement son students learning outcomes in public secondary schools in Rwanda, specifically focusing on Bugesera district. This study was supported by ecological systems theory and participation theory. Data collection utilized a descriptive research design and it involved students, teachers, headteachers, and parents as participants. The study included 360 respondents, comprising 15 headteachers, 45 teachers, 75 parents, and 225 students from public secondary schools in Bugesera district, Rwanda. Students and teachers were chosen through simple random sampling, while headteachers and parents was selected purposively. Findings from objective one: The first statement, "My parents regularly check my homework assignments," shows that a large proportion of students experience active involvement from their parents. Specifically, 45.8% of respondents strongly agree and 37.3% agree, indicating that the majority of parents actively monitor homework. for objective two: For the statement "The curriculum adequately prepares me for higher education," the majority of students, 68.6%, agree, and 12.7% strongly agree, reflecting a positive perception of the curriculum’s ability to prepare them for future academic challenges. The Pearson correlation coefficient for these variables is 0.939, which indicates a very strong positive relationship between them. This means that higher levels of parental involvement are closely associated with better student learning outcomes. The research demonstrates a strong correlation between the level of parental involvement and student learning outcomes, highlighting the importance of parents' active participation in their children's education. The government should develop and implement policies that promote parental involvement in education.
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