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5.2.2 lrrformation<br />

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In order for the <strong>partners</strong>hip between <strong>parents</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>pr<strong>in</strong>cipals</strong> to succeed the<br />

importance <strong>of</strong> exchang<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>formation will be identified.<br />

5.2.3 Decision-mok<strong>in</strong>g<br />

The need for <strong>parents</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>pr<strong>in</strong>cipals</strong> to become jo<strong>in</strong>tly <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> the decision­<br />

mak<strong>in</strong>g process will be established.<br />

5.2.4 Skills<br />

The establishment <strong>of</strong> a mean<strong>in</strong>gful <strong>partners</strong>hip between <strong>parents</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>pr<strong>in</strong>cipals</strong> is<br />

be<strong>in</strong>g hampered due to the lack <strong>in</strong> the shar<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> skills between them.<br />

5.2.5 Accountability<br />

A need exists for <strong>parents</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>pr<strong>in</strong>cipals</strong> to become more accountable to each other<br />

<strong>in</strong> order to create a <strong>culture</strong> <strong>of</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

5.3 PREPARATION FOR AND DESIGN OF THE RESEARCH<br />

5.3.1 Permission<br />

With the aim <strong>of</strong>adm<strong>in</strong>ister<strong>in</strong>g two separate questionnaires to <strong>parents</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>pr<strong>in</strong>cipals</strong><br />

respectively it w<strong>as</strong> necessary to first request permission from the Secretary <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Kwazulu Department <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>and</strong> Culture. A letter to this effect w<strong>as</strong> drafted<br />

<strong>and</strong> posted to the Secretary <strong>of</strong>the Department <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>and</strong> Culture (Appendix<br />

C). Copies <strong>of</strong> the questionnaires for <strong>parents</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>pr<strong>in</strong>cipals</strong> were also posted <strong>as</strong><br />

requested to the Secretary.

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