ABSTRACT
This study investigated on pupil’s perception of the influence of Parental Involvement on their motivation to learn and school outcome in Abeokuta Metropolis’. Descriptive research of survey method was used for the study. Simple random Sampling techniques was used to select 10 schools and 300 respondents. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire, validated by lecturers in the department of Primary Education studies and tested for reliability using split –half method and the reliability coefficient of 0.82 was established. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, Percentage, mean and standard Deviation. Result indicated that Pupils’ perception of parental involvement on their motivation to learn and school outcome is positive. Based on this, the study recommended that the school personnel, members of the families and communities should work on collaboration to provide quality assistance to aid pupils’ learning and development.
TABLE CONTENT
Title page i
Certificate ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv-v
Abstract vi
Table content vii-viii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study 1-3
1.2 State of the Problem 3-4
1.3 Research Questions 4-5
1.4 Purpose of the Study 5
1.5 Significance of the Study 5
1.6 Scope and Limitation of the Study 5
1.7 Definition of Terms 5-6
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.0 Introduction 7
2.1 Theoretical Background of the Study 8-10
2.2 Parental Involvement in Children’s Education 10-12
2.3 Diversity in Parental Involvement 12-14
2.4 Benefits of Parental Involvement in Children Education 14-15
2.5 Importance of Basic Science in Primary Education 15-18
2.6 Factors that Encourage or Inhibit Parents’ Involvement in
Children Education 18-22
2.7 Academic Performance and Parental Involvement in Children Education 22
2.8 The Influence of Home Background on the Academic Performance of Pupils 22-24
2.9 Parents’ Gender and Parental Involvement in Children Education 24-28
2.10 Type of School and Parental Involvement in Children Education 28-29
2.11 Importance of Parental Involvement in the Children’s Homework 29-30
2.12 Empirical Literature Review 30-33
2.13 Conceptual Framework of the Study 33-34
2.14 Appraisal of the Literature Reviewed 34-35
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction 36
3.1 Research Design 36
3.2 Population of the Study 36
3.3 Sample and Sampling Techniques 36-37
3.4 Research Instruments 37
3.5 Validity Instruments 38
3.6 Reliability of the Instruments 38
3.7 Procedure for Data Collection 38
3.8 Method of Data Analysis 38
CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS OF DATA AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Demographic Information of Participants 39-42
4.2 Answers to the Research Questions 42-39
4.3 Summary of Findings 49-50
4.4 Discussion of Findings 50-51
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary of Findings 52
5.2 Conclusion 52-53
5.3 Recommendations 53-54
References 55-60
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