The data supported all 3 hypotheses. The first regarded the educational status of the mother. Since this is related to overall parent education level, the data showed the parents with a higher level of education are generally more actively involved in the school. Secondly, the younger the student, the more the parents were involved. Lastly, parent involvement in school activities are an indicator of success.
This study is significant, because it confirms what educators know to be true about parent involvement. When students first start school, parents are actively involved. They walk them to class and pick them up daily. As children grow, schools begin to see less and less of parents. Once a student reaches High School, parents are rarely seen, unless called for a meeting on campus. This type of meeting is certainly not the best for building community support.
This study simply shows that the data supports parent involvement and the positive impact on student performance at all grade levels. Bottom line is that a great school is one that welcomes parents on campus and finds ways to incorporate them into the fabric. Until next time...
Citation:
Stevenson, D. L., & Baker, D. P. (1987). The family-school relation and the child's school performance. Child development, 1348-1357.
Stevenson, D. L., & Baker, D. P. (1987). The family-school relation and the child's school performance. Child development, 1348-1357.
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