Influence of Parent-Teacher Council Participation on Students’ Academic Performance

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.