Parental Involvement as a Predictor of Pre-Primary School Learners’ Acquisition of Collaborative Competencies in Ganze, Kilifi County Kenya

Abstract

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,