Understanding Parental School Choice in Varied Socio-economic Milieus: A Case Study of a Village in Punjab

Narwana, Kamlesh; Gill, Angrej Singh

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“…In the present scenario, some studies found that the majority of the parents preferred to send their wards to English medium schools for their reputation, quality education and for their ability to impart English-speaking skills in the students (Galab et al. , 2013; Narwana, 2017). In sum, the child's future success and career prospects were important considerations for the parents' school choice decision as it helps the child to achieve upward mobility in society (Donner, 2005; Nambissan, 2009).…”

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“…Moreover, the quality and qualification of teachers, as well as teacher credentials and teaching pedagogy, were found to be essential considerations throughout the school selection process (Lahoti and Mukhopadhyay, 2019;Kar and Sinha, 2021). In the present scenario, some studies found that the majority of the parents preferred to send their wards to English medium schools for their reputation, quality education and for their ability to impart English-speaking skills in the students (Galab et al, 2013;Narwana, 2017). In sum, the child's future success and career prospects were important considerations for the parents' school choice decision as it helps the child to achieve upward mobility in society (Donner, 2005;Nambissan, 2009).…”

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School choice decision of middle-class parents in urban India: a sociological introspection

Ullah¹,

Mukherjee²

2023

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PurposeThe purpose of this study to add to the body of knowledge by examining and discussing school choice trends through the perspective of rational choice theory. This qualitative research explores rationale behind the choice of government schools by middle-class parents in contemporary India. This research will also shed light on the features of the schools that parents consider while making school selection process. Finally, research focuses upon the process and context of decision-making and dynamics involved therein. In other words, the attempt is being made to understand what is the yardstick used by parents to differentiate “good” and “bad” school.Design/methodology/approachThis qualitative research was conducted in two government (central and state) schools in Lucknow, India. The findings of the study are based on 22 qualitative interviews conducted with parents of school-going children, and principal or headmaster of the school. The interviews were unstructured and open-ended and were supported by observations. The observation was not only made of the social setting but also the reaction of the participants. The idea was to develop an emic view of the subject by exploring valid narratives. Pseudonyms were used to report the finding so as to maintain the confidentiality of the research subjects.FindingsThis research found that the majority of the parents chose school according to their social class, that is, the lower middle-class parents sent their wards to state government primary school, while the middle-class parents preferred to send their wards to central government school (Kendriya Vidyalaya). This study, therefore, lends credence to the contention that the middle class is a variegated social category and the dynamics of school choice vary across its subcategories. This lends credence to the contention that school choice decision is not solely a utilitarian choice and may be guided by emotion as well.Originality/valueThe originality of the research lies in the fact that the authors are extending the arguments made by the rational choice theory. The theory proposes that individual makes rational decisions motivated by self-interest and people look for the finest product or service and in pursuing them attempt to maximize their overall utility. Derivatively, Indian parents rationally make school choice decisions for their wards, gathering information and weighing various options and subsequently choose the “best” school for their children. This study moves beyond the prevailing perception that public schools offer low-quality education, and nobody attends such schools out of choice.

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School choice decision of middle-class parents in urban India: a sociological introspection

Ullah¹,

Mukherjee²

2023

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“…Digital amenities such as an available functional computer and internet access are other key variables that determine the enrollment of students in a school. Amenities, both physical and digital, are necessary and often a deciding factor for parents to choose the school for their children (Hill, Samson, and Dasgupta 2011;Kim, Yi, and Hong 2021;Narwana and Gill 2022).…”

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Digital Transformation for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Asia

Palit,

Rahut

2024

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Velilerin Öğretmen Tercihleri

Yürük Tatar,

Dağ

2024

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi

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21. yy, özgürlüklerin sürekli olarak ve sınırsız bir şekilde genişlediği bir çağdır. Sağlıktan alışverişe, eğitimden politikaya kadar hayatın hemen her alanında artan bir seçim özgürlüğü söz konusu olmuştur. Bu çalışma, herkes için artan özgürlük bağlamında Türkiye’de resmiyette olmasa da pratik yaşamda izlerine rastladığımız bir özgürlüğü incelemektedir: Öğretmeni seçme özgürlüğü. Velilerin öğretmen özelliklerine yönelik tercihlerinin incelendiği bu çalışmada, üç temel soru ele alınmıştır. Birincisi, öğretmenin mesleki özellikleri velilerin öğretmen tercihinde ne kadar etkilidir? İkincisi, öğretmenin kişisel özellikleri velilerin öğretmen tercihinde ne kadar etkilidir? Üçüncüsü, velilerin ilkokul öğretmeni tercihinde en fazla önem verdikleri üç öğretmen özelliği nedir? Bu soruları ele almak için velilerin öğretmen tercihleri hakkındaki anket bilgileri kullanılmıştır. Anket sonuçları, velilerin öğretmen tercihlerinin heterojenliği hakkında kanıtlar sunmuş; velilerin yaşı, eğitim durumu ve gelir düzeyi arttıkça öğretmeni tercih etme oranlarının yükseldiğini göstermiştir. Ayrıca araştırma bulguları, velilerin büyük çoğunluğunun annelerden oluştuğunu; ancak, öğretmen seçimine ebeveynlerin birlikte karar verdiklerini göstermiştir.

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Understanding Parental School Choice in Varied Socio-economic Milieus: A Case Study of a Village in Punjab

Cited by 3 publications

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School choice decision of middle-class parents in urban India: a sociological introspection

School choice decision of middle-class parents in urban India: a sociological introspection

Digital Transformation for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Asia

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