EXPLORING THE EFFICACY OF STUDENTS EXPERIENCES OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: CHALLENGES AND OUTCOMES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL AT DISTRICT PANJGUR, BALOCHISTAN

Abstract

This study aims to critically explore the effectiveness of students’ experiences of community involvement in the learning outcomes of public secondary schools at District, Panjgur, Balochistan; is a qualitative study of the impacts of community involvement on the students’ learning outcomes. Through a case study methodology, the research is about how students’ involvement in the community based activities affects their academic growth, social development and learning experience in general. In depth interviews, focus group discussions and observation were used to gather data with students, teachers, parents and community members. The results show that community involvement improves students; understanding of practical issues, developing their critical thinking and social responsibility, and increasing the link between academic learning and real world environments. Although these benefits are important, they are challenged by factors like lack of community resources and unreliable community involvement. This research clearly emphasizes a greater role of community involvement within the educational framework as a tool of holistic development. The goal is to provide these insights for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders to develop strategies that boost learning outcomes in resource constrained contexts. Thus, the study recommends that there is in dire need of outreach campaigns to increase community awareness about the importance of education and variety of media channels should be used to reach out to parents and other community members to engage them in the support of their children’s learning.