The Role of Parents and Guardians in Basic Education Post-COVID-19: Challenges and Perspectives at Escola Básica 25 de Junho, Chemba
The Role of Parents and Guardians in Basic Education Post-COVID-19: Challenges and Perspectives at Escola Básica 25 de Junho, Chemba
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i1.2025.850Keywords:
parental involvement, primary education, post-pandemic, education, parental participation.Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered education, requiring greater parental involvement in the learning process. However, after the return to in-person classes, a decline in this engagement was observed. This study analyzed the challenges and prospects of parental participation in post-pandemic primary education, focusing on Escola Básica 25 de Junho in Chemba. A qualitative and quantitative approach was adopted, using questionnaires and interviews with parents, guardians, and teachers. The results indicate that despite recognizing the importance of parental involvement, factors such as lack of time, financial difficulties, and communication failures with the school hinder this engagement. Additionally, teachers reported challenges in mobilizing parents to actively participate in their children’s education. It is concluded that parental participation needs to be reinforced through strategies such as accessible meetings, improved school-family communication, and training programs for guardians. As a limitation, the study was conducted in a single context, restricting the generalization of findings. Future research may explore the impact of parental involvement on academic performance and test new strategies to strengthen this collaboration.
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