| ID | 127766 |
| Title Proper | Applying the Epstein model to investigate parent involvement in public primary schools in Kenya |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kimu, AM ; Steym, GM |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) |
Parent involvement in Kenya has mainly been limited to making financial contributions and serving on mandated school-parent bodies. Given the dire need to improve the quality of education, it is important to understand the role of parents in the provision of education. A qualitative research design explored the implementation of this model in primary schools in the Embu West District in Kenya. The findings revealed that limited parent involvement was a result of free primary education (FPE); the lack of a policy on parent involvement; the illiteracy of parents; parents' work commitments; lack of confidence in some parents; time constraints; the gendered nature of parent involvement; and the lack of parenting skills. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol.48, No.5; Oct.2013: p.607-622 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol.48, No.5; Oct.2013: p.607-622 |
| Key Words | Education ; Free primary education ; Kenya ; Parent involvement ; Parents ; Principals ; Public primary schools ; Teachers ; Pupils ; Epstein model |