Alternative Methods of Communication to Improve Parents' Involvement in and Knowledge of the Curriculum

Autor/in	Bright, Lisa M.
Titel	Alternative Methods of Communication to Improve Parents' Involvement in and Knowledge of the Curriculum
Quelle	(2013), (242 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ed.D. Dissertation, Walden University
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-3034-8886-3
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Parent Participation; Parent Surveys; Parents; Elementary School Curriculum; Interpersonal Communication; Satisfaction; Academic Achievement; Technology Uses in Education; Social Media; Statistical Analysis; Action Research; Urban Schools; Small Schools; Elementary Schools; Elementary School Teachers; Teacher Surveys; Social Networks; Federal Legislation; Educational Legislation; Elementary Secondary Education; Likert Scales; Grade 4; Telecommunications + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Elternmitwirkung; Eltern; Interpersonale Kommunikation; Zufriedenheit; Schulleistung; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Soziale Medien; Statistische Analyse; Projektforschung; Urban area; Urban areas; School; Schools; Stadtregion; Stadt; Schule; Elementary school; Grundschule; Volksschule; Teacher; Teachers; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Bundesrecht; Bildungsrecht; Schulgesetz; Likert-Skala; School year 04; 4. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 04; Telekommunikationstechnik
Abstract	Studies have examined methods of communication between home and school and the resulting impact on parents' satisfaction and students' academic achievement. However, there is insufficient information concerning the use of technology to support parental involvement, especially in the area of social media. Drawing from overlapping spheres of influence theory, the purpose of this quantitative action research project study was to evaluate the parental involvement needs of a small, urban, Title 1 elementary school and develop a stronger communication network through the use of technology. The research question determined the need for an alternate method of communication pertinent to curriculum and academic affairs in order to improve parental engagement. Data were collected using a quantitative, cross-sectional, 1-shot survey consisting of 10, 5-point Likert scale response questions given to all teachers and parents of 4th grade students. Questions were coded into 4 constructs and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the level of agreement for each response. Findings indicated that both teachers and parents did indeed feel the need for alternative methods of communication. As a result, a technology-based plan was developed which focused on the use of the educational networking site Edmodo as the chosen method of communication. Implications for social change include providing a framework for this method of communication with parents for other schools, thereby increasing parents' satisfaction and students' academic achievement. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01