Chinese Parental Involvement: Reaching New Levels

Studies the involvement of 15 Chinese immigrant parents or guardians at 1 school in southern California, and provides information on home/school communication. The study determined, through additional interviews with 10 elementary teachers, at which levels of participation did parents and teachers s...

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Published inEquity & excellence in education Vol. 28; no. 2; p. 46
Main Author Constantino, Rebecca
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.09.1995
Subjects
California
Chinese Americans
Cultural Influences
Elementary Education
Elementary Schools
Ethnic Groups
Family School Relationship
Immigrants
Interviews
Limited English Speaking
Minority Groups
Parent Participation
Parent School Relationship
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Cooperation
Public Schools
Social Science Research
Teacher Response
California
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Summary:Studies the involvement of 15 Chinese immigrant parents or guardians at 1 school in southern California, and provides information on home/school communication. The study determined, through additional interviews with 10 elementary teachers, at which levels of participation did parents and teachers see themselves working and the kinds of involvement parents saw as important. Recommended interventions are highlighted. (GR)
ISSN:1066-5684
DOI:10.1080/1066568950280207