parents and principals as partners in creating a culture of learning

CHAPTER 7
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SUMMARY, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
7.1 INTRODUCTION
In this final chapter of the thesis, a summary of the previous chapters will be given
and some of the most important findings from the research will be discussed. This
will be followed by recommendations, criticism that emanates from this study and
a final remark.
7.2 SUMMARY
7.2.1 Statement of the problem
The problem addressed in this study concerns parents and principals as partners
in creating a culture of learning. Neither the parent nor the principal alone can
fulfil the task of educating a child completely. The parent is involved with the
child as the primary educator and the principal as the secondary educator. The
only effective manner in which these common educating tasks may be unified, is
by considering parents and principals as partners in creating a culture of learning.
Although the premise exists that parents and principals are indispensable partners
in the education process in order to create a culture of learning, the situation is far
from satisfactory.
7.2.2 Causes for the breakdown in the culture of learning at schools
Some of the more important factors that have led to the collapse in the culture of
learning include the undermining of authority and discipline by pupils and