Factors affecting public school choices among parents in Gombak district of Selangor, Malaysia

Mohamed Osman, Mariana and Bachok, Syahriah and Harun, Nor Zalina and Rabe, Noor Suzilawati and Ibrahim, Nuraihan (2017) Factors affecting public school choices among parents in Gombak district of Selangor, Malaysia. Advanced Science Letters, 23 (1). pp. 390-393. ISSN 1936-6612 E-ISSN 1936-7317

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Abstract

Provision and strategic location of schools are the national educational agenda of Malaysia. Schools must follow various legislative and guidelines provision as guided by the Ministry of Education. However, there exists mismatch of number of pupils and teachers in some schools, resulting in ineffective delivery of academic curricula, less than satisfied parents, inappropriately located schools and safety or security issues. This study looks at school criteria of selection by parents and factors influencing such decision to enrol their children. Whilst academic performance record was being perceived as the most important criteria, many parents also considered school location, school distance, school facilities and extra co-curricular activities as guiding principles. Additionally, recommendations such as physical extension of schools with higher demand and improvement of teachers’ quality and school facilities were made of schools with lower demand. Easing of congestion and safety or security can be ensured by strategically locating schools near public transport nodes, supported by surveillance mechanisms.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3833/55979
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Public School; Education; Parents’ Decision; School Criteria.
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H65 Schools. Institutes of social sciences
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Urban & Regional Planning
Depositing User:	Dr Mariana Mohamed Osman
Date Deposited:	05 May 2017 08:56
Last Modified:	03 Feb 2018 22:17
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/55979

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