Parental Engagement and Pupils' Attitude Towards Learning

Parental engagement in a child's education is advantageous and plays a crucial role in shaping pupils’ attitudes towards learning. This study aimed to assess the status of parental engagement and pupils’ attitude towards learning among selected Grade 6 pupils (n=210) selected through simple random sampling using raosoft sample size calculator. Specifically, it focused on parental engagement based on academic learning, home-reading, and child development as dimensions of the independent variable, while the pupils’ attitude towards learning served as the dependent variable. The study employed correlational and causal research designs. Data were gathered through a researcher-developed questionnaire that passed validity and reliability tests to ensure its appropriateness for the study and respondents. The data were analyzed using statistical tools such as Mean and Standard Deviation, Pearson Product Moment Correlation, and Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. Findings revealed that parental engagement is high. Pupils’ attitude towards learning is high. There is a low to moderate positive correlation between parental engagement and pupils’ attitude towards learning. Child development influences the pupils’ attitude towards learning. Therefore, parental engagement greatly helps their children in their learning. Thus, parents may consistently and actively engage in their children’s attitude towards learning.