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Parental Involvement or Interference? : Rural Teachers’ Perceptions (2021)
Ahmed, Q. W., Rönkä, A., & Perälä-Littunen, S. (2021). Parental Involvement or Interference? : Rural Teachers’ Perceptions. Education Research International, 2021, Article 3182822. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/3182822
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Ahmed, Qazi Waqas; Rönkä, Anna; Perälä-Littunen, Satu
Journal or series: Education Research International
ISSN: 2090-4002
eISSN: 2090-4010
Publication year: 2021
Publication date: 02/09/2021
Volume: 2021
Article number: 3182822
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Publication country: Egypt
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/3182822
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open Access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/77703
Abstract
This research explored rural state school teachers’ perceptions concerning parental involvement in children’s education in a developing country context. The data were collected through thematic interviews with teachers of public schools situated in the rural areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. The study findings revealed teachers’ frustration and disappointment regarding parental involvement. Teachers believed that susceptible socioeconomic circumstances and adherence to local customs hindered many parents from participating in their children’s education. In line with this, teachers frequently held negative perceptions regarding children’s parents, and these perceptions have the potential to adversely affect parent–teacher communion and children’s learning. We offered several policy implications for enhancing parents’ roles and teachers’ competency in supporting parental involvement, which could also be practical in other developing countries sharing similar impediments, such as widespread illiteracy, poverty, and a lack of qualified teachers.
Keywords: teachers; parents; home-school collaboration; attitudes; rural communities; local culture; developing countries
Free keywords: Pakistan
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Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2021
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