Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
2010
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
Steven Schmitz
Second Committee Member
S. Nourse
Third Committee Member
M. Britto
Abstract
Secondary research was performed to obtain an overview of parent involvement in schools with low socioeconomic status and ethnically diverse populations. Within the project, different ethnicities' typical values and perceptions of appropriate involvement in a child's education were presented. These perceptions often contradict educators' perceptions of parent involvement, which generally takes on a white, middle class perspective. The purpose of the project is to better inform educators about the variety of ethnicities. As a result, this project addressed challenges to parent involvement and suggested possible solutions/interventions to bridge the gap between educators and families.
Recommended Citation
Newby, Alyssa Katheryn, "A Teacher’s Guide for Increased Parent Involvement in Low Socioeconomic and Highly Diverse Areas." (2010). All Graduate Projects. 86.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/86
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