Throughout the semester, we have discussed the importance of the parental involvement in a childs educational experience.However, we just touched on the fact that parents may have long hour position.We fail to realize there may be other factors in parents lives, that may keep them isolated from involvement.As the article mentioned it is important to know th parents educational background,the expection level of their children, and the invitations by their children to school events.
In class we have differientiated the ideas of low income families, to wealthy families.In most cases more oppurtunity in school, is given to the children of higher socioeconomic status.I would assume, some parents from low socioeconomic status,are less likely to engage in their child’s educational experience.So as the article mentions it is important to communicate for parents to feel welcomed in the school community.As the reading mentions the top four ways is through understanding:
- 1.differences in language
- 2. family perception of the child’s academic ability,
- 3. educational support common to the home culture, and
- 4. ability to navigate educational systems are not barriers to engagement.
