Exploring Types of Parental Involvement at Secondary Public Schools in Baku

Authors : Samira Hajiyeva, Tinatin Humbatova

Pages : 1801-1813

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Publication Date : 2024-11-06

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The primary objective of this study is to explore the perceptions of parental involvement among schoolteachers, parents, and school principals and to define the types of parental involvement that are fostered by teachers and school principals at Azerbaijani secondary public schools. The types of parental involvement were investigated using a qualitative research approach based on Epstein’s (2009) theoretical framework of six types of parental involvement. The study was conducted in two public secondary schools of Baku, which were selected through convenience sampling. Consequently, the data were gathered through qualitative research methodologies, employing semi-structured individual interviews with teachers, parents, and school principals. The findings of the study indicate that not all forms of parental involvement as defined by the Epstein framework are evident in the sampled schools. Some forms of parental involvement, such as volunteering, decision-making or collaborating with local communities, are either misunderstood or entirely absent.
Keywords : Types of parental involvement, Epstein framework, Learning at home, Parenting, Parental involvement