Abstract
M.Ed.
The main aim of the project is to investigate, highlight and come up with recommendations
on how best parental involvement in the education of their children can be encouraged,
especially in the Duncan Village area of the East London district.
Because parents cannot just come to school on their own initiative, this poses a great
challenge on the teachers of the respective school. It can be argued that every parent wishes
what is best for his or her child. The extent to which parents participate in school-related
matters reflects on the level of competence of that particular school's teachers.
There are, however, many areas by which the teachers can be evaluated. Such areas include
the learning environment. professional commitment, order and discipline, educational
foundation, teacher reflection, efficiency, leadership and co-operative ability.. For the
purpose of this project, the researcher has decided to focus on parental involvement as an
aspect of co-operative ability and the implications thereof on the management of teacher
competence.