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	Parental and Community Involvement
	Listen to the audio Why it's important that parents and the wider community should become involved in children's education

	The challenge
	It is important to involve parents and the wider community in the development of every school. They can help in creating an effective teaching and learning environment. Parents often work long hours, so try to schedule meetings at a time that is convenient for them. And some parents may have limited education. So how best can teachers involve them?
	"Schools are located in the communities to enhance development in communities and that is why people in the community send their children to schools. So community involvement in the schools is essential in school development." Dr George Kankam, lecturer, Ghana

	Some solutions
	Organise meetings or workshops for parents: explain things. At these workshops emphasise the need for parents to motivate their children. Suggest how they can do this: by looking at their books and by praising them and giving encouragement.
	"In my school parents are invited to the class to observe and evaluate the lessons and we found that parents respond very positively." Mrs. Muleya, headmistress, Zambia

	What teachers have said
	Make full use of the range of skills that parents have.
	"You might find bricklayers in your community, electricians, plumbers people who can offer their expertise to ensure that the school maintains a minimal level of functionality and the educational needs of the community." Ebrahim Farista, teacher educator, South Africa

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