Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
environment for the student to thrive and succeed in academics. When a student knows that
he or she is receiving support both inside and outside the school the chances of that child
becoming responsible for and active in their education are more likely know that there can
be difficulties including parents for many reasons Such parents may be too busy,
parental involvement in academics and the level of parental involvement in their child's
education is the goal of the inquiry as a result from home to primary school can be a difficult
change students in elementary school are moving into a period of their life when changes in
their psychological, emotional, cognitive and social traits are starting to occur parental
involvement and support are essential to their academic success during this period. Bryan
(2005) asserts that when parents are actively involved in their children's education, such kids
Farmer (2006), claimed that parental participation included parental attitudes, acts,
fashion, and events that take place inside or outside of the classroom to boost student's
academic performance or behavioral achievement at the school where they are presently
enrolled active parental participation in their kids' education has a good and notable impact
on the lives of children, including their growth, actions, inspiration and academic success
they frequently attend school behave better, and perform better academically starting in
kindergarten, continue your education through high school and enroll in superior institutions.
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Role of parents makes obvious messages to their kids, showing them that they're interested
in what they're doing and supporting the notion that School is crucial.
Often parents aren't involved because they are not aware of ways that they can
help keeping parents informed of upcoming tests, projects, homework assignments, and
areas of study give them some knowledge about what is going on and also makes them feel
like they are capable of helping and can be an asset to their child's education. It may also be
helpful to suggest ways that parents can aid their child in preparing and studying for tests.
Home is where education begins. Children's socialization and education are the
joint responsibilities of parents and schools. Parents must be involved in and take part in
the educational process for a child to attain academic success. The more parents are
involved, the more probable it is that their children will achieve academically as well as
Parents, teachers, and schools can all play a role in supporting academic
environment that encourages learning and helps their child develop good study habits.
Teachers can provide engaging and challenging lessons that motivate students to learn
and help them build their knowledge and skills schools can offer resources such as
tutoring services, academic support programs and technology to help students succeed.
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Parental participation is ultimately the most crucial element in a child's success,
according to Hull (2010). In today's competitive culture, the parents of the learner's lack
involvement has many other positive effects on children, such as higher motivation, self-
esteem, and self-reliance, all of which may support academic success regardless of
socioeconomic situation.
arguments. The broad perspective adopted here mirrors the definition of family
involvement by the Harvard Family Research Project, one of the leading research
groups into family involvement outside economics: their definition includes all
Epstein (2016) alleges that there are many reasons for developing and establishing a
partnership between school, family and community. The main reason for such a partnership
is to aid students in succeeding at school. Other reason included improving school climate
and school programs, developing parental skills and leadership, assisting families in
connecting with others in the school and the community, and assisting teachers with their
work. All these reasons emphasize the importance of parents playing an active role in their
children’s education and keeping a strong and positive relationship with schools
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According to McMahon (2016), Parent’s active involvement in their children's
education has a positive and noteworthy impact on children’s lives, including their
According to Gould (2015), “The research all shows, they say, that children do
better in school when their parents are involved.” He also found that parents are
involved in school in four ways. The first two are widely accepted: parents serve as
teachers of their children at home and also serve as volunteers and supporters at
school.
not imply that they do not want to get them involved in their academic activities.
Learners whose parents are actively involved in their academics display better
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Research Question:
1.Why is it important for students to feel the presence of their parents towards their
learning?
2. How does parental involvement help the learner to improve their academic
performance?
3. Does the parental involvement on high school students affecting their high school
life?
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Scope and Delimitation of Study
student's academic performance the schools are involved, the parents and students
are the respondents in this study because they can in reality. Parents are the most
significant participants in these studies because they are the ones who encourage
their children to enroll in school as students in order to learn more and parents can
also support their children's education financially due to their ability to relate and their
were the subject of this research, which began on March 2023 and ended on July
2023.
high school students it will investigate on what parents can contribute to their
children, how parents help the learners to improve their academic performance, and
why is it important for students to feel the presence of their parents towards their
learning.
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Significance of the study
The findings of this study will benefit the following group of people:
To the Students. this study can help them understand that everyone has different
performances and activities. This study could afford them profound knowledge of the
To the Teacher. they will be able to identify some of the factors affecting their
student’s Performance.
To the Parents. this study will create awareness to the parents that their
To the community. The results of this study will create awareness on the part of
To the Future Researchers. This study will serve as a basis or reference for future
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
For better understanding of the terms used in this study the following are their
meanings;
academic achievement.
program or project. While this is usually in the form of money, it can also take the
unsatisfactory performance.
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NOTION is a single space where you can think, write, and plan capture thoughts,
manage projects. or even run an entire company and do it exactly the way you want.
COGNITIVE of, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as
another person. It can be verbal or nonverbal. It may include action such as helping
a person call a therapist or giving a hug to a crying friend. Emotional support can
help person cope with their emotional and experiences and show them that they are
not alone.
exist.