A1 Journal article (refereed)
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

JUFO rating: 1