Abstract
M.Ed.
If it is accepted that all who are affected by curriculum change should be involved in
that process, then it becomes important for the parents to be involved in the
decision-making process in the schools their children are attending. They should
know what is happening in their schools and participate in the activities. For them to
be knowledgeable in matters pertaining to school matters, especially in curriculum
development, a certain level of training or orientation is needed. It may be that the
lack of interest is caused by lack of knowledge hence non-involvement.
The following questions will be discussed in this study:
How do parents of secondary schools perceive their roles in curriculum
development? To what extent can parents effectively contribute to curriculum development? The aim of the study is
to find out through focus group interviews how parents of secondary schools
students view their roles regarding curriculum development, and
to develop guidelines on how parents of secondary schools students can be
involved in curriculum development.