Influence of Parent-Teacher Council Participation on Students’ Academic Performance
Contributors
- Abdullah PhD Scholar, Department of Teacher Education, Qurtuba University, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
- Dr. Nasrullah Associate Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Qurtuba University, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Abstract
It is well known that school–community partnerships are an important part of better educational outcomes. This study investigated the relationship between Parent-Teacher Council (PTC) involvement and academic achievement of secondary school students in public secondary schools. The data were gathered from 258 members of Parent-Teacher Council using a correlational predictive research design, structured questionnaire and institutional academic performance records. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and multiple regression analyses were used. The results indicated that there was a significant positive correlation between the students' participation in PTC and their academic performance. The regression analysis showed that participation variables significantly predicted academic achievement, accounting for a significant amount of variance in the academic achievement outcomes. The results indicate that active involvement in governance improves accountability, school/community collaboration and student learning outcomes. The research emphasises the need to enhance participatory school management systems to enhance educational effectiveness.
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Corresponding Author
Abdullah
PhD Scholar, Department of Teacher Education, Qurtuba University, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Corresponding Author: [email protected]
