Publication Date
1-1-1998
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Kinder, Diane
Degree Name
B.S.Ed. (Bachelor of Science in Education)
Legacy Department
Department of Special and Early Education
Abstract
Research suggests that parental involvement in the educational system fosters intellectual and emotional growth in children. Parents, however, often feel threatened by the educational system; consequently, they do not play an active role in their child's educational experience. Because research suggests that it is in the best interests of the child for parents to playa more active role, teachers need to assume the responsibility of creating a learning environment that welcomes parental involvement. On-going parent/teacher communication becomes essential to this process. Based on observations of special education classes, surveys, and informal interviewing of both teachers and parents of children with disabilities, the manual serves as a tool for fostering positive teacher/parent relations. The paper serves as further justification for the necessity of positive communication between parents and teachers.
Recommended Citation
Silbergleid, Mindy, "Parent teacher communication" (1998). Honors Capstones. 866.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/866
Extent
63 unnumbered pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.
Media Type
Text
Comments
Includes bibliographical references.