RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADULT EDUCATION AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN CHILDREN’S EDUCATION WITHIN AKOKO SOUTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ONDO STATE
Abstract
This study investigated the relationship between adult education and parental involvement in children's education in Akoko South-West Local Government Area, Ondo State, addressing the problem of how low parental literacy, stemming from a challenged adult education system, hinders children's academic development. The study was guided by three research questions and two hypotheses, aiming to examine parental literacy levels, determine the extent of parental involvement, and investigate the relationship between the two.
A descriptive correlational research design was adopted. The sample consisted of 200 senior secondary school students selected via simple random sampling. A validated and reliable (α=0.83) self-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using frequency counts, mean scores, Pearson correlation, and t-tests at a 0.05 significance level.
The findings revealed that the literacy level of parents was low, with 62.5% having primary school education only. The overall level of parental involvement was moderate (Mean = 2.76). A significant positive relationship was found between adult education and parental involvement (r(198) = .35, p < .05), indicating that more educated parents were more involved. However, there was no significant difference in the literacy levels of male and female parents (t(198) = -0.45, p > .05).
The study concluded that enhancing parental literacy through adult education is crucial for boosting parental involvement and breaking intergenerational cycles of educational disadvantage. It is recommended that government and NGOs implement accessible adult literacy programs, and schools should develop inclusive engagement strategies for parents with low educational backgrounds. These efforts will empower parents to become more effective partners in their children's education, ultimately fostering better academic outcomes.
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