Decline of Parental Involvement as Children Advance from Elementary through Secondary School

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Abstract

Parental involvement and home-school partnerships have been researched and addressed

at the national, state, and local levels. Despite the research of this topic, there is still concern regarding parental involvement and what constitutes effective parental involvement in the education of students. Educators, parents, and community members may have different opinions regarding effective involvement practices and the ways each can contribute to the educational process. Definitions of parental involvement have been determined by schools, with little or no input from parents or members of the community.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTR 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background and Justification1

Problem Statement2

Reasearch Objectives2

Research Questions3

Definition of Terms3

Learning Process3

Theoretical Frame work4

Chapter I: Introduction4

Chapter II: Review of Literature5

Chapter III: Methodology5

Chapter IV: Critical Analysis and Discussion6

Chapter V: Conclusion6

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW7

Parent's Involvement in Children's Education7

Barriers to Parent's Involvement8

Positive Parental Involvement and the Child's Academic Success10

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY13

Research Design13

Research Approach14

Literature Search14

CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION15

Time Restraints and Family Responsibilities15

Lack of Communication and Level of Teacher Cooperation16

Relationship between Community and School16

Parental Role Construction17

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION19

Conclusion19

Recommendations19

REFERENCES22

CHAPTR 1: INTRODUCTION

This chapter provides the background, objectives and the layout of the entire dissertation. It will focus upon the aims, objectives and the research questions that will be studied in the research.

Background and Justification

Educators and parents play important roles in the educational success of students. Students need a positive learning experience to succeed in school: an experience providing support, motivation, and quality instruction. With the increasing demands on the family, parental support in the education of students extends beyond the school building. Many families are faced with overwhelming and unpredictable schedules and circumstances while juggling school, sports, family situations, family time, work schedules, and other responsibilities, ...