The school-family relationship

This research work has enabled us to explore the impact of the school-family relationship on the academic performance of elementary school learners. This has led us to highlight and understand not only how the various players in the primary education sub-sector actually operate but also the factors that influence the academic performance of schoolchildren. To achieve this we used a mixed methodological approach combined with systemic and content analysis to highlight the need for complementary action and collaboration between the various players. We interpreted and discussed the results obtained using Skinner's theory of learning and the educational approach of Decroly (1932) and Montessori (1952). However the reality on the ground is not in line with the required norm which is that the family's school follow-up and support should efficiently complement the teacher's psycho-pedagogical action for a good education and training of learners.