SCHOOL-BASED STRATEGIES AND SUPPORT MECHANISMS THAT WILL FACILITATE FATHERS’ INVOLVEMENT IN CHILDREN’S EARLY LEARNING: A QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH APPROACH

This study surveyed school-based strategies that will facilitate the fathers' involvement in their children's early learning based on a quantitative research approach. Using a sample of 94 participants, a descriptive survey design was adopted. Data were collected using a questionnaire instrument. Data were analyzed using mean and independent samples t -test. The results showed that the school-based strategies that can facilitate fathers' involvement in children's education include organising meetings for the fathers, contacting fathers on several occasions, school rendering counseling services to fathers among others. The result also indicated taking seriously fathers' suggestions, arranging get together party for fathers, among others are the school-based support mechanisms to encourage fathers' involvement in the education of children. The researchers recommend that the South African government should ensure that the identified school-based strategies and support mechanisms are fully implemented.