Carroll, Orla
(2000)
Parental Involvement makes a
difference in Early Childhood
Education.
Masters thesis, National University of Ireland Maynooth.
Abstract
This study is mainly concerned with the need for and positive outcome of involving
parents in their child’s education. I chose the area of disadvantaged children because of
the wide variety o f literature on this subject. During my Sociology courses in Maynooth
I studied the topic of education. The topic which 1 was most interested in, was that of the
argument whether education can or cannot compensate for society. When I had to choose
a topic for my study I felt that I would enjoy studying this further.
Research carried out over the last three decades shows that children make better progress
at school when their parents are actively involved in their education and schooling. The
focus of this study is showing how important it is that parents show an interest in their
child’s learning. Throughout the literature review I will discuss the ways in which
parents are encouraged to participate in education.
It is also concerned with identifying specific difficulties which discourage parents in
becoming involved in their child’s education. Finally, the study will try to identify the
specific ways which would ensure that more parents realise the importance and benefits
of their interest and participation in education.
| Item Type: |
Thesis
(Masters)
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| Keywords: |
Parental Involvement;
Early Childhood Education; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Social Sciences > Sociology |
| Item ID: |
5332 |
| Depositing User: |
IR eTheses
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| Date Deposited: |
29 Aug 2014 08:52 |
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| Use Licence: |
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