VALUE OF PRIMARY

EDUCATION AND THE

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT-Awareness programme for parents-

o Education, primary education in particular, is expected to bring about desirable behavioral changes in young children in the areas of:

1. Knowledge and understanding

2. Skill and competence

3. Attitudes and interest

4. Action patterns

5. Method

6. Individuality

7. Socialization

8. Morality

Primary education, thus, is the foundation

for the development of the child in his

social, intellectual physical and spiritual

aspects.

The school is required to inculcate

the cultural values and prepare the

child for various development tasks

of his life.

It should promote expressions of his

innate qualities of his head, heart

and hands, to their maximum

capacities.

Education is the basic necessity

for a child to grow into a

responsible citizen.

Teachers

Supporters

Advocates

Decision makers

The student’s family is able to:

Create a home environment that

encourages learning

Express high (but not unrealistic)

expectations for their children’s

achievement and future careers.

Become involved in their children’s

education at school and in the community

Establish a daily family routine

Monitor out-of- school activities

Model the value of learning, self- discipline

and hard work

Encourage children’s development/progress

at school

Encourage reading, writing and discussions

among family members.

“your education

matters”

“you are

important to

me”