Policy Implications of Parent Involvement in Decision Making in Primary Schools

Abstract

Parental involvement in decision-making in primary schools is an important aspect of children's education. This research aims to provide an overview of how parental involvement policies in primary school decision-making can benefit schools, parents and children. This study used qualitative research methods. Data collection techniques were conducted by literature study and interviews. The data that has been collected is then analyzed in three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results show that the policy of parental involvement in decision-making in primary schools has various positive implications, including improving the quality of education in schools, improving the relationship between schools and parents and increasing parents' sense of ownership and responsibility for their children's education.