Lesson 5 Parents and the Community Role in Nation-Building

Lesson 5 Parents and the Community Role in Nation-Building

Parents as the primary resource in the education of their children

well-developed local practices; a willingness of teachers to build on parent strengths; ongoing recruitment using multiple methods; effective strategies that promote home learning; and the home learning environment

Parents and community members as supporters and advocates for the education of their children.

emphasis on quality education; family participation; and site-based management

Parents and community members as participants in the education of all children

development and implementation of policy; embracing the diversity of families and communities; and a focus on the linkages with the community and other agencies

Obstacles that delay projects

• communication

• key players

• resources 

"A nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people."

Mahatma Gandhi