The role of parental involvement on enhancing effective school management in Primary schools in Bahananwa Circuit Capricorn North District

Abstract

This study investigated the role of parental involvement in enhancing effective school management in primary schools in Bahananwa Circuit, located in the Capricorn North District of Limpopo province, South Africa. Parental involvement is pivotal in fostering a collaborative environment between home and schools, which directly influences the overall effectiveness of school management. This study explored how various forms of parental engagement, such as communication with teachers, participation in school governance, and involvement in school activities, contribute to improved school management practices. Insufficient parental participation can hinder effective school management and negatively affect the educational environment. The findings aim to provide insights into strategies that schools can implement to enhance parental involvement, thereby improving management effectiveness in educational settings. To analyze data, thematic analysis was used to examine existing literature review documentations, desktop method was also used in collecting data from data that has previously been obtained on what is available in public libraries, websites, and school databases.