The Role of Parents Teachers Council in Management of Secondary Schools: Challenges and Opportunities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Abstract

Parents Teachers Councils (PTCs) ensures the effective management of secondary schools. This study investigated the role of PTSs in management of secondary schools in Khyber Pakhunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. Objectives were to; find out the role of PTCs in secondary schools’ management and identify challenges and opportunities for PTCs in schools’ management. Research’s design was quantitative. Population was 379 principals of district Swat, KP. Using simple random sampling a sample of 192 principals was selected. Questionnaire was developed, validated and piloted as a tool. Data were collected with self-visits. Data were analyzed using mean scores, standard deviation and chi-square test. The PTCs made school plans, managed finances, mobilized community, solved schools’ problems and monitored educational operations. Challenges were lack of funds, awareness and community’s non-cooperation. It identifies opportunities for schools’ efficiency, accountability and improved quality of education. Recommendations are enhanced funding, training and allocation of technologies for the active role of PTCs in schools’ management.