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Classroom Learning Parent Engagement in a Child's Learning Journey

By Sunita Sirtode

10 May 2021

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Introduction:

The benefits of parental partnership with schools are immense not just for the school but for the children too. Kids need to perceive school as a place where their efforts succeed. This will increase when they know that their parents and school are working in tandem with each other to put things in place. Successful parent involvement in children’s education and schools has shown to have a positive impact on grades, test scores, behavior at home and school, social skills and adaptation, and attendance.

What is meant by parent engagement at school?

Parent engagement can be aptly described as the active and ongoing participation of a parent or primary caregiver in their child's education process. At school, parents could contribute by volunteering in classrooms, attending parent-teacher meetings. helping with organizing functions. Parental engagement and academic achievement are directly proportional to each other.

Importance of Parent Engagement :

Join the parent-teacher association – The starting point to get involved anything remotely associated with the school
Increased academic achievement – The more intensely parents are involved, the higher is the impact on the academic achievement of children
Opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns – Parent engagement in schools is a platform to question any practices and voice concerns that need to be addressed
Improved classroom behavior – Showing interest and encouragement in a child’s education by parents can have a positive impact on the child’s attitude towards school

Improved the quality of education – Parents tend to have more access and understanding of the system and the procedures
The overall impact on a child’s personality – Parent’s engagement should not be restricted to just the primary years in the school
Progress in disadvantaged children – With adequate support and training from the school, such parents could get a chance to be involved and help in improving the performance of their children and contribute positively to the school
Encourages children to be more involved in many activities – Engagement in several activities like homework, projects, and assignments could help in getting children more involved and interested
Improved teacher morale – Teachers who receive more support from parents benefit from their involvement and can make a positive contribution towards focusing on the child’s interests and abilities

How can parents engage themselves in their child’s school?

Become a class parent-helper
Organize an after-school club
Help with extra-curricular activities
Reading buddies
Get involved in decision and policy-making
Help with newsletters and outreach materials
Offer counseling services
Join the parent-teacher association
Participate in school-fairs, fundraising events
Share your expertise
Start a book club
Bring your neighborhood closer
Attend open-house at school
Be a constant touch with the school and staff at school
Organize or set up a program

Conclusion :

Great schools have effective parental engagement. Because parental engagement provides an important opportunity for schools to enrich current school programs by bringing parents into the education process. Increased parental enagagement has been shown to result in increased student success, enhanced parent and teacher satisfaction, and improved school climate.