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- 1. ROLE OF PARENTS IN EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS OF A CHILD By OKUNNU GANIU Crescent University, Abeokuta July, 2016
- 2. “What Is Not Inspected Should Not Be Expected”- Anonymous
- 3. Education as an Investment Investment is the act of investing money, time, energy and other valuable resources in the hope of making profit To invest in a child’s education therefore means, to invest one’s money, time, human efforts (energy) and other valuable resources in the educational development of a child.
- 5. Decades of research and observation have shown that education can make a lasting difference in children’s lives. But education’s not just good for children, it’s good for nations. Investing in education isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s smart economics. Education can put people on a path towards good health, empowerment and employment. It can help to build more peaceful societies.
- 6. Research demonstrates that parent/ family involvement significantly contributes to improved student outcomes. Everyone -- students, parents, teachers, administrators, and communities -- benefits from family involvement.
- 7. What are the Benefits of Parent Involvement ? More positive attitudes toward school; Higher achievement, better attendance, and more homework completed consistently; Higher graduation rates and enrollment rates in post-secondary education; Better schools to attend.
- 8. Benefits for Parents Greater knowledge of education programs and how schools work; Knowledge of how to be more supportive of children; Greater confidence about ways to help children learn; More positive view of teachers; and, Greater empowerment.
- 9. Benefits for School Staff Greater teaching effectiveness; Higher expectations of students; Increased ability to understand family views and cultures; Greater appreciation of parent volunteers; and, Improved morale.
- 10. When Parents are Involved Children get higher grades and test scores. Children have better attitudes and behavior. Children complete more homework. Children are more likely to complete high school and enroll in post-high school education.
- 11. Parent Involvement The more involved you are in your child’s education, the more likely your child is to succeed in school. Research shows that parent support is more important to school success than a student’s IQ, economic status, or school setting.
- 12. Parent Involvement Begins at Home Teach your child to love to read • Read to your child from an early age. • Let your child see you read. • Listen to your child read. • Take your child to the library to check out books of interest. • Provide your child with books and magazines written at his or her reading level.
- 13. Help Your Child Feel Good about Education Find reasons to praise your child every day. • Help your child focus on his or her strengths • Let your child know that he or she is a valuable, capable person and that you know he or she can succeed. Have high expectations for learning and behavior, at home and at school. • When you expect the best, your child will rise to those expectations. • Be a good role model for getting work done before play.
- 14. In Elementary School Talk with your child about schoolwork • Ask about homework and check to see that your child has done all the work assigned. • Ask your child to show you his or her schoolwork and note the grades and comments made by the teacher. • Discuss how the skills your child is learning in school are an important part of everyday life. Let your child see you read, write, and use math.
- 15. Talk with your child’s teacher • Introduce yourself at the beginning of the school year. • Attend parent-teacher conferences. • If possible, spend time at your child’s school and classroom as a volunteer or visitor. • If you use email, find out if your child’s teacher uses email to communicate with parents.
- 16. Parents should play four key roles in their children’s learning: Teacher Parents support a home environment that encourages learning and strengthens what is being taught in school; it is important to provide positive character development. Supporter Parents contribute influences to the school, back up administrative and teacher decisions when necessary, enrich the curriculum, and provide extra services to the students.
- 17. Parents should play four key roles in their children’s learning: Advocates Aid the negotiation of the education system and receive fair treatment, and work to maximize the responsiveness to all stakeholders. Decision-makers Participation in school board and advisory councils, curriculum committees, and management teams; an overall participation in joint effort and problem-solving towards a common positive goal.
- 18. Why Family-School Partnerships? Central to the partnership model is a belief in shared responsibility for educating and socializing children -- both families and educators are essential for children’s progress in school Emphasis is on relationships, rather than roles… how families and educators work together to promote the academic and social development of students
- 19. Four A’s: A Guide to Develop Parent-Teacher Partnerships Approach: The framework for interaction with parents Attitudes: The values and perceptions held about parent-teacher relationships Atmosphere: The climate for parent- teacher interactions Actions: Strategies for building shared responsibility for students’ reading progress and success
- 20. Parents and Teachers as “Partners” A student-focused philosophy – collaborate for the learning progress of the student A belief in shared responsibility – both in- and out-of-school time impacts achievement Quality of the relationship – how parent and teacher work together in meaningful ways A preventive, solution-oriented focus – create conditions that encourage and support student’s reading and engagement
- 21. Collaboration is evident when parents and teachers: Listen to one another’s perspective. View differences as strengths. Focus on mutual interests. Share information to co-construct understandings. Respect the skills and knowledge of each other by asking for opinions and ideas. Plan together and make decisions that address the needs of parents, teachers, and students. Refrain from finding fault – no problematic individuals; rather a problematic situation that requires our attention. Celebrate “our” successes.
- 22. THANK YOU