The Impact of Parental Involvement on Children’s Literacy Development in Early Education

Kule Ashirafu Masudi and Turyamureeba Silaji

Faculty of Education, Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

This study investigates the role of parental involvement in enhancing the literacy development of children in early education. Focusing on both non-intensive and active parental support, the research examines how parents’ engagement in reading activities influences children’s reading and spelling progress by the end of their second and third primary school years. The study underscores the significance of home-literacy activities, positive parental attitudes toward reading, and effective home-school communication in promoting educational outcomes. By addressing socioeconomic and cultural barriers, the research highlights strategies to foster increased parental involvement, ultimately aiming to reduce educational inequalities and support children’s social, emotional, and academic development.

Keywords: Parental involvement, Literacy development, Early childhood education, Home-literacy activities and Socioeconomic factors

CITE AS: Kule Ashirafu Masudi and Turyamureeba Silaji (2024). The Impact of Parental Involvement on Children’s Literacy Development in Early Education. RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION 3(3):10-19.