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Baloyi, G. P.
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Manamela, Lenny Masadi
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2016-06-24T08:09:17Z |
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dc.date.available |
2016-06-24T08:09:17Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2015-11 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Manamela, Lenny Masadi (2015) The role of parental involvement in improving discipline in secondary schools of the Kgakotlou circuit, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20684> |
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http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20684 |
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dc.description.abstract |
The aim of this study is to investigate the role played by parents in improving discipline in rural secondary schools, particularly those in the Kgakotlou Circuit of the Capricorn district. The problem is investigated using a literature study and empirical investigation with school management teams, teachers and the parents of learners in four secondary schools in the Kgakotlou circuit.
The literature review explores the development of parental involvement in education during the pre-apartheid, apartheid and post-apartheid eras. The benefits of parental involvement and barriers thereto are also explored as well as the management of parental involvement. The empirical study is done qualitatively and data is collected face-to-face from the participants during interviews. The interview questions examine the extent to which parents are involved in their children’s education, school policies on parental involvement, communication between parents and educators and the duties of the school governing bodies. The findings indicate that some of the parents are willing to participate in their children’s schoolwork, but do not know how to achieve this. Schools do not create enough opportunities for parental involvement.
Based on the literature review and empirical investigation, recommendations are made for school management teams, educators, and parents. The school management teams should design parental involvement plans according to their schools’ unique characteristics. Educators are urged to guide parents as they are more knowledgeable. Parents should try to devise strategies to overcome their barriers to parental involvement in their children’s education. |
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dc.format.extent |
1 online resource (xii, 134 leaves) |
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dc.subject |
Circuit |
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Discipline |
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Learner |
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Parental involvement |
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Parent |
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Rural area |
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School governing body |
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School management team |
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Secondary school |
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Teacher |
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dc.subject.ddc |
373.150968256 |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
School discipline -- South Africa -- Capricorn District Municipality |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Education, Secondary -- Parent participation -- South Africa -- Capricorn District Municipality |
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Rural schools -- South Africa -- Capricorn District Municipality |
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School management teams -- South Africa -- Capricorn District Municipality |
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High schools -- South Africa -- Capricorn District Municipality -- Administration |
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dc.title |
The role of parental involvement in improving discipline in secondary schools of the Kgakotlou circuit |
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dc.type |
Dissertation |
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dc.description.department |
Educational Leadership and Management |
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dc.description.degree |
M. Ed. (Education Management) |
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