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Assignment 4
Research Methodology /Instrumentation

Approved Topic

“Role of parents in academic performance of students at

elementary level in Gujranwala, Pakistan”

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Table of Contents

Contents
Chapter-I 3
Introduction 3
1.1 Statement of the problem: 3
1.2 Research Objectives 4
1.3 Research Questions 4
Chapter-III 6
METHODOLOGY 6
3.1 Design 6
3.2 Research Method 6
3.3 Population 6
3.4 Sampling Technique 7
3.5 Sample size 7
3.6 Instrumentation—instruments/ tools used for the data collection 7
3.7 Validity and reliability of the tools/ questionnaires 7
3.8 Time frame 7
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Chapter-I

Introduction
1.1 Statement of the problem:

Parents are the role model for every kid and they always look up to them.

Parents actually shape up their personalities. A parent’s every act has an

impression and influence on a child’s psychology. They acquire every value of

life; love, respect, affection, dealing with relationships, hardships, happiness,

education and success. When a 4-5 year kid steps into school he is mentally

grown up enough and has taken the roots of everything. His behavior and

attitude exhibit clear and loud.

Student performance is always measured by the ranking of the school but

is important but only the tip of the iceberg. Other factors that need

consideration and attention are the student’s intelligence, mental capacity,

socialization, physical surrounding, home environment, emotional background,

and above all parent involvement is the most crucial one. It's also their

responsibility to have a check and balance their kid’s education and get in touch

and involve with them.

A bunch of them found complaining are the carefree ones who solely rely

on institutions and dwell in the illusion that spending a bundle of money on

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their child will get to the top. So by addressing this issue we can assimilate how

necessary is the parent’s involvement. What impact it would have on your child

and how it can make better your child’s performance and bring the best out of

them.

1.2 Research Objectives

⮚ To determine the role of parents in students' academic performance.

⮚ To understand the importance of the parents' involvement

⮚ To explore how it can improve and help students over-come their issues

⮚ To indicate that parents' involvement in students' studies can help them to

understand their kid's actual problem

1.3 Research Questions

❖ How parents can lend a helping to their kids?

❖ Why should be made compulsory to have parents' involvement?

❖ How the family background can affect student results?

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Reference:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268330845_Roles_of_Parent_on_the_
Academic_Performance_of_Pupils_in_Elementary_Schools

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1156936.pdf
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Chapter-III

METHODOLOGY

The main objective of this research is to explore the role of parents in academic

performance of the students at elementary level. Methodology chapter of the research guides

about the methods and procedures that will be used in research.

3.1 Design

The research's design is its strategy for responding to its central question. Descriptive

research will be conducted in order to discover the answers to the study questions. Data will

be gathered from the teachers using a predefined questionnaire. To generate the results, the

collected data will be coded and examined using SPSS software.

3.2 Research Method

This research will use a quantitative method. The word "research methodologies"

refers to a wide range of methods for acquiring and analyzing information as well as the

many tools, strategies, and processes used in conducting research. The two basic categories

that can be utilized to classify research topics are qualitative research and quantitative

research. Since numerical data will be studied to draw conclusions about the research's

findings, it will be quantitative.

3.3 Population

The population for this study consists of the teachers, which are teaching at

elementary school level in government schools at district Gujranwala.

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3.4 Sampling Technique

Simple random sampling technique will be used to select the sample size for the

study. This sampling technique is a type of non-probability sampling method where each

element of the population has equal chance to be selected for the study.

3.5 Sample size

120 Secondary school teachers will be taken as sample of the study using simple

random sampling technique.

3.6 Instrumentation—instruments/ tools used for the data collection

Questionnaire will be used as data collection tool. The questionnaire will be based on

5-point Likert scale rating from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5) for data collection.

It is more convenient tool for gathering data from larger population. It provides responses,

which can be measured and analyzed quantitatively.

3.7 Validity and reliability of the tools/ questionnaires

Validity and reliability of the data collection tool is very important. Validity and

reliability will be determined through:-

❖ Pilot testing of the questionnaire

❖ Cornbach Alpha using SPSS

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3.8 Time frame

Data will be collected in 4 months as on availability of teachers selected randomly.

Questionnaire will be forwarded to the respondents through different sources like face to face

meeting with students, Google form, social media platforms, emails and Whatsap.

Questionnaire

Respected Teachers,

I am a student of B.Ed (Secondary) in Virtual University of Pakistan and working on

this research topic titled: “Role of parents in academic performance of students at

elementary level in Gujranwala,Pakistan”

Kindly give your views without any bias and freely. Your opinions will only be used

for research purpose.

For each item, please select an option which indicates whether you (1) strongly

Disagree, (2) Disagree (3) Undecided, (4) Agree, or (5) Strongly Agree with the statement.

1. Gender : Male/Female

Ser Statement (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

SD D N A SA

Objective 1. Role of Parents in Students Academic Performance

1. Parent interest in learning of the students

enhance learning of the students

2. Teaching at home from parents have

positive impact on learning and academic
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performance of the students

3. Parent assessment of the learners at home

facilitate the learning process

4. Keeping under observation managing study

schedule at home by the parents enhance
learning of the students

5. Parent teacher meeting enhance academic

performance of the students

6. Support and back up from parents enhance

self-confidence of the students

7. Keeping check and balance by the parents at

home maintain discipline of the students

8. Attachment of parents with learning of the

children enhance their learning through
proper motivation and guidance

Objective 2. Importance of Parents Involvement

9. ` Parent involvement in learning of their child

is very necessary for quality of the learning

10. Modern education and teaching techniques

require active participation of the parents in
learning of their children

11. Parents interests guide carrier of their

children

12. Children feel satisfied when their parents’

guide their learning activities

Objective 3.How Students Issues are Resolved through Parent Involvement

13. Children fell relaxed when their parents are

actively involved in their learning

14. Children are free from transportation and

other out of school issues due to active
supports of their parents
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15. Financial issues are sorted out by the parents

16. Behavior issues of the children can be better

managed by the parents consulting with the
teachers

17. Parent of the children with teacher

collaboration can better resolve academic
and learning issues of the students

Objective 4. Understanding Kids Problem

18. Parents involvement in learning of students

help them to understand academic interests
of the students

19. Parents and children collectively can decide

better for future carrier

20. Children feel free to communicate their

problems with parents
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