Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
2013
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
Lee Plourde
Second Committee Member
S. Schmitz
Abstract
Families and educators both have a great influence on a student's academic success. When the relationship between home and school is strained, students miss out on some of that success (Harris & Goodall, 2008). Parental influence is an important factor in a child's education, but parental engagement in their learning is even more important (Ho Sui-Chu & Williams, 1996). However, some parents may feel unwelcome or unneeded at school (Williams, Williams, & Ullman, 2002), so it's the educator's responsibility to understand and encourage parents to become more engaged in student learning. Hosting family learning events at school can build a bridge between home and school by blending learning, relationship-building, and fun. This project is designed to give kindergarten through fifth grade (K-5) educators a handbook that they can use to host successful family learning events in their school.
Recommended Citation
Charlton, Jacquelin Ann, "Strengthening Student Achievement Through Family Learning Events" (2013). All Graduate Projects. 69.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/69