Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of Parent-Teacher Association
members towards the enhancement of the academic performance of students who
record lower attainment in Badu in Tain District. The study employed both
quantitative and qualitative research approaches where cross-sectional survey design
was combined with phenomenology. Through purposive, stratified and simple random
sampling techniques, 81 respondents (48 students, 18 parents, 12 class teachers and 3
head teachers) were sampled for the study. The researcher used questionnaire, focused
group interview and documentary analysis as instrument. The reliability coefficient of
the instrument was computed using Cronbach Alpha and found to be 0.85 for students
and 0.71 for class teachers. The data gathered were analysed using descriptive
statistical tools like simple percentages, frequency tables, mean and standard
deviations. The results of the study revealed that the roles PTA members’ played
towards the enhancement of the academic performance of their wards were financial
obligation, physical and material support and ensuring discipline. Additionally,
findings revealed that, the income levels, educational levels, family size and structure
had significant impact on the ability of PTA members to perform their roles.
Moreover, effective PTA role performance proved to be the highest predictor of
students’ academic performance in the study area. Based on the outcomes of the
study, the researcher recommended that parents should make adequate provisions
towards their wards education by intensifying their involvement in the education of
their children so as to improve their academic performance.
Description:
A THESIS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION,
FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, SUBMITTED TO THE
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
EDUCATION, WINNEBA, IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE MASTER OF
PHILOSOPHY (SPECIAL EDUCATION) DEGREE
JUNE, 2017