ASSESSING THE ROLE OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN ENHANCING LITERACY SKILLS ACQUISITION AMONG NURSERY 11 PUPILS’: A CASE STUDY OF AKOKA NURSERY & PRIMARY SCHOOL, LAGOS

Abstract

The study assesses the role of Parental involvement in enhancing Literacy Skills Acquisition among Nursery 11 Pupils: A Case Study of Akoka Nursery & Primary School, Lagos. The design of the study was a survey. The population for the study was the parents of Nursery 11 pupils. A random sampling method was adopted to select 50 parents of the above children. Four research questions were raised for the study. A structured twenty-two (22) questionnaire items were generated for the study. Frequency, Mean, and Standard deviation were used to analyse the data collected. The findings of the study showed that Parental involvement is expected to have a positive impact on Nursery 11 pupils' literacy skills acquisition, Parents who are more involved in their children's education, such as through reading activities, homework assistance, and school-based involvement, are likely to have children with better literacy skills, Parents' engagement in literacy activities at home, such as reading with their children is expected to be a significant predictor of pupils' literacy skills acquisition. Regular communication between parents and children about school-related matters is likely to positively impact pupils' literacy development. Parents' educational levels, occupational status, and financial resources may influence their ability to be involved in their children's education. It was recommended that Parents should engage in literacy activities with their children, such as reading together, discussing books, and encouraging storytelling. Parents can create a literacy-rich home environment by providing access to books, magazines, and other literacy materials. Teachers should foster partnerships with parents through regular communication, providing updates on children's literacy progress, and involving parents in literacy activities. Teachers can provide parents with literacy resources and strategies to support their children's literacy development.