The nature of parental involvement in literacy activities of low achieving learners in disadvantaged contexts at a selected primary school in the Western Cape

Abstract

Literacy levels measured against national and international tests indicate that South African learners are performing poorly. Literacy skills are critical in the development of learners, and research suggests that parents play an important role in enhancing these skills. The study takes into account the geographical, socio-economic and historical context of learners and parents, and seeks to determine why children are struggling with literacy activities.