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Parents Teachers Association And Secondary School Adminisration
[A CASE STUDY OF KWARA STATE, NIGERIA.]
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Discussion of Results
This section gives detailed explanations on the various findings discovered from the research questions. For instance, the findings on the research question one which states that what the extent of parents’ involvement is in the academic process of students revealed that parents are moderately involve in the academic process of students. The finding of the study is similar to that of Obasi&Asodike (2007) who pointed out that since there is no government financial presence, the school fees take care of the entire cost of the school even up to payment of staff salaries and fees are graded according to school site, location and status of the school. This assertion supports the need to adequately define and differentiate the role of PTA in imposition of development levies in private schools. The finding on the research question two revealed that Parents Teachers Association helps to recruit part-time teachers in case of insufficient. This finding confirmed the finding that corroborates that of Adewuyi (2002) who also submitted that active parents involvement and positive home-school-community relations have been shown to positively influence effective schooling and students’ achievements.
The finding on the research question three revealed that Parents Teachers Association are moderately involved in the administration of secondary school and discipline. This finding confirmed the finding that corroborates that of Ajayi (1999) who posited that effective administration of schools could be hampered where the PTA is not performing its roles as expected. Also, Ajayi (2007) posited that, schools and the communities are interdependent and interrelated and for the relationship between them to be meaningful, worthwhile and productive, they must be willing to assist each other to achieve their respective goals in atmosphere of love, mutual trust and cooperation.
The finding on the research question four revealed that parents are moderately involved in the school administration of Secondary Schools. The finding of the study is similar to that of Omoregie (2006) who submitted that the secondary schools are no longer effective. The author argued that the secondary schools are haven of criminals where future thugs are bred. The study showed that there was no significant relationship between parents’ involvement in school administration and secondary school effectiveness. Considering the level of participation of parents in school activities, it could be expected that this involvement would enhance the tone of the school and contribute to the effectiveness of the school, but this study has proved otherwise. This implies that parents’ involvement in school administration may not guarantee effectiveness in the schools.
The finding on the research question five revealed that indiscipline in secondary schools in the affected locations is due to lack of cooperation between parents and school authorities. The findings of the study is similar to that of Henderson (1987) and Hick (1992) who opined that effectiveness of the schools, as revealed in their studies might have been caused by some other factors not considered in this study. The findings of the study therefore contradicts that of Sammons, Hillman and Mortimore (1995). The contradictory finding in respect of parents’ involvement in school administration and school effectiveness may not be divorced from the environment where the research was carried out.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTThe study investigates the Parents Teachers Association and Secondary School Administration in Kwara State, Nigeria. Many factors give rise to the formation of Parents Teachers Association (PTA) in Public Secondary Schools in Kwara State. Lacks of school facilities; shortage of manpower, as a result of increase in population of students and inadequate provision of school materials for students necessitate the formation of Parents Teachers Association.Self –designed questionnaires ... Continue reading---
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTSTitle Page Certification Dedication Acknowledgement Abstract Table of Contents CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTIONBackground of the Study Statement of the Problem Purpose of the Study Research Questions Significance of the Study Scope of the Study Definition of Terms CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATUREReview of Related Literature Theoretical background of the Study The Role ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]This research work focuses on the roles of Parents Teachers Association in the administration of Secondary Schools in Kwara State. This research work covers all the 21 Public Secondary school inOyun Local Government Area, Kwara State as stated below:1. Oyun Local Government Secondary School, Ilemona2. Erin-Ile Secondary School, Erin-Ile3. Ira Grammar School, Ira4. Christ Comprehensive School, Erin-Ile5. Oyun Baptist High School, Ijagbo6. Emmanuel J ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 6 ]Gerald (1977) stressed that the only way of resolving majority of the problems of the school is by fund raising and the PTA is a legalized body that can approve the collection of PTA in secondary schools.In some other situation, the main organ of Parents Teachers Association is the principal or the headmaster with a close associatesl.e the staff members. In some other situation, students and parents are also encouraged to take active part in meetings.There is normally no fixed time and date for ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Research Instrument(S)The basic instruments used to collect data in this study were questionnaires. The questionnaires were in two folds; (1) the students’ perceptive on the Parents Teachers Association and Secondary School Administration in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State and (2) the teachers’ perceptive on the Parents Teachers Association and Secondary School Administration in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State.Validity and Reliability of the Instrument(S)Val ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Recommendations From the findings and conclusion of this study, the following recommendations were made:1. Appointments of PTA should be from among people of integrity and competence with a minimum requirement of secondary education. 2. The PTA should be moderate in administrative processes in order to facilitate effective teaching and learning. 3. The ministry of education in Nigeria should formulate relevant policies to enable school PTA to be more useful in management. ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]REFERENCESAdams N. “Secondary School Management today†London. Wellbourne Sydney, Auckland Johannesburg, Hutchinson Ltd, Clando Place.Abiola A.O. (1967), “The Place of PTA as a Cooperating body in the School Systemâ€. Teacher Forum Vol 6.Abdulkareem A.Y (1988). “The Teacher as a Manager, Ilorin Journal of Education. Ilorin-Nigeria: Haytee Publishers and Co[Adeyemo P.A. (1995): “Principles and Practice of Educationâ€, Ile-Ife: University of Ife Press. ... Continue reading---
