MEASUREMENT OF EGYPTIAN PARENTS' PERCEPTION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE QUALITY OF THE GOVERNMENTAL ELEMENTARY & PRE-ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Abstract

The aim of the paper is to investigate the parent’s perception of the improvements in the quality of the governmental educational system in line with Egyptian vision 2030, the analysis used is largely focused on the elementary and pre-elementary levels by conducting qualitative research in the exploratory research and quantitative research using self-administrated questionnaires. Based on survey data from 240 respondents, the results were analysed by the researchers via descriptive analysis. The existence of the relationship between variables was proven via the measuring of Spearman Correlation. The research indicated that there is a positive relationship between educational quality and parental perception of education. Also, there is a neutral perception of parents of the changes undertaken in governmental elementary and pre-elementary levels. Finally, the results indicated that curriculum doesn’t affect parents’ perception of educational quality more than any other changes, and the highest factor affecting the perception is the qualification of teachers. Based on the research findings, managerial implications and suggestions for further research are discussed.