Parental Engagement in Government Secondary Schools: Insights from Nifas Silk Lafto Sub City
| dc.contributor.advisor | Zenebe Baraki | |
| dc.contributor.author | Sisay Tilahun | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-07-02T08:01:46Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-07-02T08:01:46Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-05 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Parental engagement in secondary education plays a crucial role in student success, yet its effectiveness varies depending on institutional practices, socio-economic conditions, and cultural factors. This study examines the barriers, and strategies for parental engagement from the perspectives of parents, teachers, and school administrators in selected secondary schools. A total of 370 participants contributed to the study, including 290 parents, 50 teachers, and 14 principals who completed structured questionnaires. Additionally, 4 school administrators (2 principals and 2 vice principals responsible for school improvement programs), 2 sub-city supervisors, and 14 Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) leaders (2 from each school) provided insights into school policies and engagement initiatives. The findings revealed a discrepancy between administrators’ and teachers’ perceptions of parental engagement in that principals rated engagement as high, with 42.9% rating it "Very High" and 28.57% as "High", teachers overwhelmingly assessed it as low, with 72% rating it "Very Low" due to limited homework assistance, weak communication, and inconsistent academic support at home. Parents, while expressing a strong willingness to participate (67.24%), identified time constraints (64.2%), work schedules (62%), financial challenges (58.6%), and ineffective communication (62.5%) as key barriers. Effective engagement strategies included flexible meeting schedules (100% agreement among principals), improved digital communication (85.7%), and financial assistance programs (71.4%), while community partnerships and parent workshops required stronger execution. This study underscores the need for aligning administrator and teacher perspectives, strengthening communication strategies, and expanding parental training initiatives. By addressing logistical, socio-economic, and cultural barriers, schools can develop more inclusive engagement models that foster sustained parent-school collaboration and enhance student academic outcomes. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/8590 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | Parental Engagement | |
| dc.title | Parental Engagement in Government Secondary Schools: Insights from Nifas Silk Lafto Sub City | |
| dc.type | Thesis |