Enhancing Quality Education: The Role of Parents Teachers School Management Committee in Higher Secondary Schools of Quetta

Abstract

Aim of the Study: In the higher secondary schools of Quetta, the collaborative effort of stakeholders to improve the quality of education is a key aspect to explore, aiming to provide valuable insight into nurturing collaboration within Parents Teachers School Management Committee (PTSMC) and its role in promoting quality education. Thus, the study was designed to evaluate the role of PTSMC in promoting quality education in the higher secondary schools of Quetta.

Methodology: For this cross-sectional study, the targeted population consisted of all teachers from higher secondary schools of Quetta. Eight higher secondary schools that have an established PTSMC were selected through purposive sampling and (n=208) teachers from these 8 schools were randomly selected to gather their perceptions on the role of PTSMC in promoting quality education in higher secondary schools. A self-constructed questionnaire, based on 10 parameters, was used with a good reliability score of .922.

Findings: Kolmogorov-Smirnov test showed that the distribution of the data significantly deviates from a normal distribution (p =.000), a positive deviation (0.119) and a negative deviation (-0.180) indicate variability in the responses.

Conclusion: The study concludes that in the education of higher secondary schools in Quetta, PTSMC plays an essential role in promoting quality education. However, there is a need to create awareness among parents, society, and other stakeholders for their engagement in promoting quality education. Assessments should be conducted to identify schools lacking resources and facing challenges in promoting quality education, and to monitor educational outcomes. Future studies should focus on identifying best practices and gaps in PTSMC in the province of Balochistan and the long-term impact of PTSMC on educational quality should be explored.