Stephanie Lugardo Santos Prof. Arlinda López

EDPE4005November 13, 2015

University of Puerto Rico Aguadilla Campus

English Department

Objectives: 1)Define Parental involvement.

2)Identify the different types of parental involvement.

3)List the Five Step Implementation Process.

4)Recognize the changes in parental involvement amongst the years.

Parenting??? 1. In Sociological terms It is considered the care and upbringing of a child.

2. In psychological terms the rearing of a child, the care, love, guidance and support given to a child.

3. In General terms, it is referred to as “The process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, financial, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. Parenting refers to the aspects of raising a child aside from the biological relationship.”

http://dictionary.reference.com/

What is parental Involvement?

Research Spotlight on Parental Involvement in Education

“When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend

to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school

more.”

http://www.nea.org/tools/17360.htm

Is defined as a combination of commitment and active participation on the part of the parent to the school and to the student. (LaBahn, J. 1995)

Six Types of Parental Involvement Dr. Joyce Epstein of Johns Hopkins

University developed a framework that defines six different types of parental involvement. This framework assists educators in developing school and family partnership programs. Also helping parents get into their child's education process. (Michigan Department of Education, National

Network of Partnership Schools, PTA.)

Epstein's Framework of Six Types of Involvement

I. Parenting II. Communicating

http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/parent-involvement-6types.pdf

Epstein's Framework of Six Types of Involvement

III. Volunteering IV. Learning at home

http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/parent-involvement-6types.pdf

Epstein's Framework of Six Types of Involvement

V. Decision making VI. Collaborating

with the community

http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/parent-involvement-6types.pdf

Five Step Implementation ProcessEpstein suggested further that schools follow a five step

implementation process:

• Create an action team.

• Obtain funds and other support.

• Identify starting points.

• Develop a three-year plan.

• Continue planning and working to improve the program.

Checking Homework (2012)

http://www.childtrends.org/?indicators=volunteering

http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/wp-content/uploads/2013/images/parental-involvement.jpg

TIPS FOR TEACHERS ON PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Parental Involvement Is IMPORTANT!!!

Concluding Reflection!

references 1. Malone, D. d. (2015). Culture: A Potential Challenge for Parental Involvement in Schools. Delta Kappa

Gamma Bulletin, 82(1), 14-18.

2. Perriel, Y. (2015). Parental Involvement and Academic Achievements: A Case Study. Social & Economic Studies, 64(1), 75-88.

3. Hoover-Dempsey, K. V., & Sandler, H. M. (1995). Parental involvement in children's education: Why does it make a difference?. Teachers College Record, 97(2), 310-331.

4. Gonida, E. S. (2014). Parental involvement in homework: Relations with parent and student achievement-related motivational beliefs and achievement. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 84(3), 376-396.

5. Wang, M. S. (2014). Does Parental Involvement Matter for Student Achievement and Mental Health in High School?. Child Development, 85(2), 610-625.