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ABSTRACT
The study investigated the influence of parental involvement in senior secondary school students’ academic achievement in English Language in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The design adopted for this study is the descriptive survey method. Three (3) research questions were raised for the study. The population of this study consisted of all the SS2 students in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. A total of one hundred and fifty (150) students were randomly selected as the sample size from five (5) public secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from respondents. The research instrument used was validated by experts in the Department of Educational Foundations. Data collected from the survey were statistically analyzed. After analysis, results were displayed on tables showing frequencies, percentages, mean scores and standard deviations of responses, including the decisions made. Based on the findings, it was discovered that the level of parental involvement has significant influence on students' academic achievement in English Language, and lots more. Some strategies were recommended on how parents can be involved in the academics of their children for better academic achievement in English language. It was recommended that parents should provide a serene home environment for studies, parents should endeavour to always encourage their children when they perform well in English Language as this is a positive reinforcer for them, etc.
