Importância da participação dos pais e/ou encarregados de educação na vida escolar dos educandos: caso dos alunos da 1ª classe da Escola Básica de Laulane - Cidade Maputo, (2022-2024)

Abstract

This study sought to analyse the importance of the participation of parents and/or guardians in the school life of first graders. We opted for a qualitative approach, where we used the interview technique, applied it to parents and/or guardians, pupils, teachers and the school headmaster, document analysis, analysed the school regulations, meeting minutes and class books. The data was collected at Laulane Basic School, Kamavota District, Maputo City. The results of the study showed that the participation of parents and/or guardians in their children's school life has benefits for their school performance, increases their children's motivation, helps parents to understand how their child is doing at school and to know what difficulties they are facing. In addition, participation can be facilitated through various forms of participation, such as: approaching the school, meetings, communication by electronic means, checking homework and extracurricular activities. It was also found that the pupils' school life is characterised by a phase of play, and at this stage the child needs to be accompanied by their parents. The results also showed that a consistent relationship between school and family makes it possible to establish commitments to quality education. The following suggestions are therefore made: For parents and guardians to recognise their responsibility for their children's educational success, monitoring the evolution of their children's pedagogical performance and maintaining constant communication with teachers; For school management and teachers to encourage the participation of parents and/or guardians in school life.