The purpose of this study is to implement a plan to increase parental participation in Lake Worth Middle School. The target is parents of middle grade students in Lake Worth Middle School, who do not participate in the school process and are negatively affecting their children’s success.
A comprehensive review of educational literature shows that most researchers agree about the importance of parental involvement to boost academic success (LaBahnn, 1995; Epstein, 1995; Henderson& Berla, 1994). LaBahnn (1995) explained that parental involvement not only benefits the student in question, but it also benefits the teacher, the school and the other students in the classroom. According to Henderson and Berla (1994) parental involvement benefits the students because their grades increase, improves their attendance and increases their chances of graduation. Henderson and Berla (1994) also said that parental participation increases teacher moral as a result, of their students’ academic success. Peterson (1989) stated that parental involvement gives parents a sense of pride; because, parents feel that they are helping their children academically Epstein (1995) indicated that parental involvement is a strong indicator of academic achievement.
Although most educational experts agree that parental involvement is very important, we found that some researchers differ in the definition of parental involvement. Walker, Shenker & Hoover-Dempsey (2010) defined parental involvement as:
The frequency and quality of four forms of involvement associated with positive student outcomes. These forms include parental values, goals, expectations, and aspirations; home-based activities (e.g., homework); parent-teacher-school communications; and school-ba...
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National Coalition for Parental Involvement in Education is responsible for ensuring that the parents learn about why this integration is necessary. As the old saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child; it takes the school along with the parents, to make these changes happen. The parents have to motivate their students to want to do better, to want to increase their test scores and their overall school performance. Some parents do not realize that they’re their children’s number one key to their success. Getting their children to develop their attitude and motivate them to do better. The schools can help communicate this need to the parents
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Many parents have multiple children, while working a nine to five job, attending family activities and meetings, and staying on top of bills and home duties. Family life can get hectic and parents may not take the time to realize their importance in their child’s academics. Some parents may be too busy, and others may simply not care, but their involvement in their children’s life is essential. Whether parents or children realize it, involvement of parents in children’s lives positively affects their children’s academic success at all grade levels, including elementary, high school, and even college.
Through the review of literature, research indicated multiple benefits of parent involvement on academic achievement, especially among active parents in impoverished families and schools. According to Silapante and Aram (2003), practitioner-scholars should identify specific knowledge that may influence an interest while focusing on areas of need specific
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Parent involvement in children’s education plays a critical role in student achievement and outcomes later in life (Epstein, 1995). Much research has been conducted about the benefits of parent involvement in elementary school and middle school. Less research has been conducted pertaining to early childhood education, namely children from birth through age eight. The limited research that has been conducted demonstrates that parent involvement at the preschool and primary grade levels is associated with greater achievement in reading and less grade retention all the way through grade eight (Basile & Henry, 1996). Parent and family involvement provide comfort for children in social and cultural contexts, ultimately enhancing cognitive development (Pattni- Shah, 2008). Increasing parent involvement enables greater understanding of children and families’ needs, cultural continuity, more effective instruction, greater feelings of teacher and parent appreciation, and increased learning (Galper, Feeney, & Seefeldt, 2009). Parent involvement in early childhood education affords many benefits while a lack of parent involvement, which may result from a variety of reasons, creates deficiencies (see Appendix A).
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... importance of parental involvement in education can be found in the following statement. “Children whose parents are involved in their formal education have many advantages. They have better grades, test scores, long-term academic achievement, attitudes, and behavior than those with disinterested mothers and fathers.” (Henderson, 1988 p.1).
Parental involvement promotes the social growth of a child. Children whose parents are involved in their education have many advantages. They have better grades, test scores, long-term academic achievement, attitudes and behavior than those with disinterested mothers and fathers (Gestwicki, 2001). Parents becoming involved in their child's schooling creates extra sources of social constraint to influence the child's behavior (McNeal, 2001). For example, parents talking to their children and becoming involved in the school conveys a message to the child of education being important. Parents should be talking with your children's teacher and letting her know about your family. The more she knows about your child, the better she will be able to connect with your child.
Parental involvement in overseeing their kid’s homework and in activities where the parent has a relationship with the teacher lessens the chance that the student will drop out (Blondal & Adalbjarnardottir, 2009). However, it is important to note that Blondal & Adalbjarnardottir (2009) also found some indication that parental involvement “decreased the likelihood of dropping out within authoritative fami...
To conclude, my research shows a clear link between parental involvement and children performing better in school. Children who's parents are involved in their education are showing better performance and are achieving higher grades. They also show better behaviour, more enthusiasm, ambition and higher levels of engagement. compared with children who's parent are not involved in their education. My research also shows that parental involvement has great benefits for both children and parents in many ways, so much so that the most effective schools are those who encouraged parents to be involved.
Parent involvement is one of the most influential aspects of student motivation. The parents are the initial teachers of the child before the child goes to school and encounters education through a teacher. If a parent is completely engaged in the learning process with a child, there can be growth between the child and the parent simultaneously. The parents set an example for the child, so that the child understands that help is in the classroom and at home. Alma Wright, a first and second grade teacher, believes that parents in the classroom are a good way to stimulate children. She says, “Their active participation is a positive influence. The school is open for parents to share their talents and motivate their children” (Drew, Olds, and Olds, 1974, p. 71).
In accordance of Benner, Boyle, and Sadler (2016), students who have high levels of parental involvement
In the United States, many lack the skills necessary for college. Unfortunately, the education system fails to prepare some of its students for work or higher learning. Despite these circumstances, teachers and bureaucrats seek improvements to obtain higher success. In spite of the pressure for success, the current situation is not yielding the desired results. Moreover, in the recent State of the Union Address in early 2014, President Barack Obama stated the need for improved education, especially in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM fields. Yet, what should reformers pursue? Researchers have observed recurring problems to direct the improvement of education. The information presented, particularly over the past ten years, has revealed a need to involve the students that lag the most. Education risks excluding k-12 boys and minorities, as well as remedial education collegians, in higher education.