Effectiveness of Parental Involvement in Supervision of Subject Based Home Work in Public Secondary Schools in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania

This study investigates the effectiveness of parental involvement in supervision of subject based home work in public secondary schools in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania. This study employed a pragmatic research philosophy and mixed research design and targeting teachers, school heads and parents of children in selected secondary schools within Morogoro Municipality. The sample size consisted of 56 respondents, including 35 teachers, 3 heads of schools, 18 parents. Teachers were selected using a simple random sampling technique, while heads of schools and parents were chosen through purposive sampling. Data collection utilized structured questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions, with measures in place to ensure validity and reliability, such as designing data collection tools based on established theories and previous research, conducting a pilot study, and using the test-retest method. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. The study findings highlight the significant value of parental involvement in guiding subject-based homework, emphasizing its positive impact on student learning and development. This underscores the need for ongoing collaboration between parents and educators. To enhance this collaboration, educational institutions and policymakers should promote meaningful parental engagement strategies, including workshops on effective homework supervision, fostering open communication channels, and providing resources for parental support at home. Encouraging regular communication and collaboration between teachers and parents will further strengthen the positive impact of parental involvement on students’ educational experiences.