The dimension of Parental involvement

1) Home-based involvement

a)

Reminding that every good and bad deed will be noted and reward or punishment will be imposed in the Hereafter.

b)

Reminding children that Allah always sees and observes His servants’ actions.

c)

Reminding children to be careful with friends who have bad attitude.

d)

Encouraging children to befriend anyone with good attitude

e)

Trying hard to be a good role model to children

f)

Being strict on any negative attitude shown by children

g)

Giving rewards on the noble attitude shown by children

h)

Familiarising the culture of advising among children

i)

Spending time evaluating children’s daily behaviour at home

j)

Always reading exemplary stories to children

k)

Preparing educational materials for the development of attitude, such as exemplary stories and computer games

l)

Spending time with the children in social activities

m)

Watching television with the children

n)

Bringing children to the mosque and mingling with the community

2) School-based involvement

a)

Contributing ideas in school meetings

b)

Volunteering in school activities

c)

Giving ideas and suggestions to improve children’s school

d)

Making decisions in school activities that give an impact to the children

3) Communication between home and school

a)

Discussing with teacher about the difficulty faced by children at home or at school

b)

Reading the memo or report given by the teacher

c)

Giving the supposed response to the teacher especially involving attitude problem

d)

Discussing with the teacher about the development of children’s attitude at home or at school

e)

Knowing about their children’s socialization with other children at school

f)

Asking teacher to politely criticise children’s behaviour

g)

Discussing with the teacher about their children’s daily routine at home or at school