Parental involvement in the development of children's writing skills a case of selected basic schools in juba-south Sudan

Abstract

The study was conducted in the Republic of South Sudan Juba, Central Equatoria State at selected schools of Juba County. The purpose of this research is to explore how parental involvement can be used to develop children's writing skills in Basic Schools of Juba, South Sudan. This study was guided by the three objectives; to find out factors that influence children's writing skills in basic schools of Juba South Sudan; to find out the role of parents in development of children's writing in basic schools and to investigate challenges that teachers face in the development of children's writing skills in Basic Schools of Juba South Sudan. The study used qualitative research approach and followed descriptive research design. Data were obtained through interviews, focus group discussions and documentary analysis. Results showed a marked awareness amongst parents, teachers and children about the importance of children's writing skills in the Basic Schools. And also it showed that socio-economic situation in South Sudan and physical conditions of children (Handicapped children) affect teaching and learning. Other factors include effects of Arabic language background, overcrowded class rooms and lack of learning materials in the Basic Primary Schools. The result showed that provision of learning materials by parents and attending parents meetings were among main factors that contribute in promoting children' writing skills; other factors include assisting in home work and guiding children in writing. The study revealed overcrowded classrooms, lack of learning materials and poor payment of teachers were among the most challenges that teachers face in teaching writing skills. I concluded that education stakeholders were aware of the importance of children's writing skills in Basic Schools of Juba, South Sudan.