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    Parental involvement in pupils' engagement in learning among upper primary classes at Nazigo sub-county, Kayunga district
    (Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2024-10) Naigaga, Sarah
    This study explored the roles in parental involvement in pupils' engagement in learning among upper primary classes at Nazigo sub-county, Kayunga District, Uganda. The research was motivated by the closure of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which shifted learning to the borne environment and placed the responsibility of ensuring pupil engagement in learning on parents. The study explored the roles of parental monitoring, guidance, and provision of learning resources on pupils' engagement in learning. The study was guided by Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory (1978). The researcher employed narrative inquiry research design, using interviews and focus group discussions to explore the roles of parental involvement in pupils' engagement in learning. The population consisted of pupils and parents at Nazigo Sub-County Kayunga district. A sample size of 5 focus group discussions of 5 pupils in each group were engaged in the group discussion. A face-to-face interview was carried out with parents until a saturation point of 10 parents was reached. Data quality control was done at four levels for establishing trustworthiness of findings. These included credibility, transferability, dependability, and comfortability as key concepts related to ensuring the quality and accuracy of the study. Data analysis was conducted qualitatively, using thematic analysis to identify key themes and patterns in the data. The study established that parental involvement in various aspects of their children's education, such as monitoring, guidance, and provision of learning resources, significantly impacts pupils' engagement in learning. The findings of this study will inform policymakers, head teachers, and the community about the importance of parental involvement in promoting pupils' engagement in learning. Therefore, the study recommends that head teachers should organize parent-teacher meetings to educate parents about the importance of monitoring their children's social interactions, guiding and providing support for academic focus and emphasize the importance of parental involvement in guiding their children.