Análise da influência da participação da comunidade na gestão escolar: estudo de caso da escola primária de Bunhiça “C” – Província de Maputo (2020 – 2022)

Abstract

The general objective of this study was to analyze the influence of community the school management of the Bunhiça "C" Complete Primary School in Maputo Province (2020 - 2022). To this end, a mixed methodology (qualitative and quantitative) was applied. The instruments used to collect data were semi-structured interviews (applied to the school managers) and a questionnaire survey (applied to 6 teachers and 30 parents and guardians). The study concludes that EPC Bunhiça "C" promotes community participation in the management process and has the School Council, the school's highest management body, as well as quarterly and annual meetings with parents and guardians, as mechanisms for participation. The conclusion community participation has a positive influence on the day-to-day running of the school, improving school management and promoting the development of pupils, teachers and the community in general. The study also highlights the relevance and importance of community participation in the life of the school insofar as it contributes to the development of the school in all areas (pedagogical and administrative).