Patterns of Parent Involvement through the Parent Teacher Association at Buin Batu School, West Sumbawa District, Indonesia

Abstract

The purpose of this research is a qualitative research using ethnographic methods. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The research results show the pattern of parental involvement through the Parent Teacher Association can be described collaboratively within the collaboration triangle, which consists of school facilitation, parent support and student creation. In this pattern there is a collaborative relationship between the school, parents and students which can maximize the involvement of parents in various activities both academic and non-academic which can support students to work and achieve.