Publication: Parental Involvement as a Predictor of Pre-Primary School Learners’ Acquisition of Collaborative Competencies in Ganze, Kilifi County Kenya
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2023-09-30
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Journal of Education and Practice
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This study aimed to investigate the relationship between parental involvement and collaborative learning
competencies among pre-primary school learners in Ganze, Kilifi County, Kenya. A descriptive research design
was employed to gather data from parents, teachers, and learners. The researchers utilized a stratified random
sampling technique to ensure a representative sample. The study reveals that parental involvement is a
significant predictor of pre-primary school learners' acquisition of collaborative competencies in Ganze, Kilifi
County, Kenya. The model utilized in the study explains 88.3% of the total variance in collaborative
competencies, indicating a strong relationship between the dependent and independent variables. The results
demonstrate that parental involvement, learners' achievement of collaborative skills, and determinants of parental
involvement significantly influence collaborative competencies. Specifically, when the independent variables are
held constant, parental involvement/activities contribute 27.6%, learners' achievement of collaborative skills
contributes 20.2%, and determinants of parental involvement contribute 44.5% towards collaborative
competencies. These findings highlight the importance of actively involving parents in supporting and promoting
collaborative learning among pre-primary school learners. By recognizing and fostering parental involvement,
educators and stakeholders can enhance the development of collaborative competencies in young learners,
ultimately contributing to their overall educational outcomes. The study made various recommendations: To
strengthen parental involvement and collaborative competencies, actively engage parents in learning activities
and establish a strong partnership with educators, maintain regular communication with parents, provide
resources, and offer training opportunities to support their involvement
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Parental Involvement, Collaborative Competencies