Publication Date

1-1-2004

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Swetin, Marsha

Degree Name

B.S.Ed. (Bachelor of Science in Education)

Legacy Department

Department of Literacy and Elementary Education

Abstract

Collaboration between parents and teachers is an important issue that has grown throughout the years. The purpose of this thesis is to make readers aware that collaboration between parents and teachers is a determining factor in the success rate of students. Many parents and teachers do not understand their role in the collaboration process and because of this misunderstanding, students are less successful. By reading several books on the topic of parent/teacher collaboration and doing a case study, I was able to find in every source that success starts with collaboration and continues as the collaboration relationship is maintained. Individuals who collaborate have mutual goals and will learn to trust one another. They also can share resources and decision making. The student is the one who ultimately benefits from parent/teacher collaboration and that is the primary goal.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.

Extent

19 unnumbered pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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In Copyright

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