PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ON STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVMENT

Teacher Perception of Parental Involvement on Student Academic Achievement



Abstract

An investigation was performed to explore Teacher perception of parental involvement along with a supporting educational staff can have a lasting positive affect on a child's education. Research has found active parental involvement along with a supporting educational staff can have a lasting positive affect on a child's education. The research consists of interviews conducted with volunteer participants of different cultures, ages, gender, and educational levels. Multiple researchers also promote that parental involvement increases the dynamics of a child's education. Teacher perception of Parental involvement consists not only of attending open house or signing field trips forms, but rather by taking an active role in their child's day-to-day school life. The concepts that are taught in school when reinforced at home provide a substantial benefit to children. Previous research reveals evidence that emphasizes the importance of parental contribution in education, not only for student performance at school, but for a student's quality of life, stretching from social development to the student's future career success.



TABLE OF CONTENT

INTRODUCTION4

Background of the Study5

Statement of the Problem5

Purpose5

Research Question(s)6

LITERATURE REVIEW7

Explanation of Similarities and Differences in Findings8

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY18

Research Design19

Site Setting20

Population20

Measurement Methods20

Data Collection Procedures21

Data Analysis Procedures21

DATA ANALYSIS22

Research Question 123

Research Question 224

Questionnaire Responses24

CONCLUSION26

Implications for Teaching27

REFERENCES29

APPENDIX A32

Initial Questionnaire32

APPENDIX B33

Student Questionnaire33

APPENDIX C34

Parent Questionnaire34

Teacher Perception of Parental Involvement on Student Academic Achievement

INTRODUCTION

The primary responsibility of educators is to provide a proper environment that is conducive to learning for all students. There are many attempts by the school district and its administration to encourage parents to take an active role in their child's education. Assuming this role, parents are able to reinforce the curriculum taught in school. Studies of parental involvement have demonstrated that processes operating in one setting, the family, can affect and interact with a child's behavior in another; the child's behavior in the school environment. (Bogenschneider, 1997) Balli, Demo and Wedman (1998) found that types of parental involvement vary widely. Their study also linked parental involvement with a range of positive student outcomes, including higher academic achievement (Balli, Demo, & Wedman, 1998). The educational level, parenting practices, and parenting styles also play a part in the amount and type of parental involvement asserted by the parent (Eccles & Harold, 1993). The following sections will describe the background of the study, a statement of the problem, purpose, research questions, assumptions, delimitations, and definitions.

Background of the Study

There is a need to add to the body of knowledge on how parental involvement affects student achievement. Educators must find a way to engage parents in their children's education. Parental involvement has been linked with a range of positive student outcomes, including higher achievement (Balli, Demo, & Wedman, 1998). Research has shown when schools and families work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more (Balli, Demo, & Wedman, 1998). The above references supports that parental involvement helps lay the foundation for higher student ...