EDFD452 Reading

Week 10 Notes

Bryk, A.S., Sebring, P.B., Allensworth, E., Luppescu, S. & Easton, J.Q. (2010). Organizing for
improvement: Lessons from Chicago. Chicago and London: The University of Chicago Press.

The Impact of parent engagement on learner success

This week’s reading discusses the term ‘parent engagement’ and ‘parent involvement’ and
how parents/carers can have such a major effect/influence on the success of children. These
terms can be used to describe the different roles and activities parents/carers can undertake
to best support their children at school and at home.

 “Parent engagement in the educational development of their children improves

attainment”.
 Research shows there is a clear relationship between the amount of parent
engagement and student success/achievement.
 Engaging parents has become more relevant and necessary over the past few
decades.
 The more students talk with their parents, the better their achievement in school
 Parent engagement supports children to set higher aspirations and can shape young
learner’s

Six factors which affect achievement

1. Expectations
2. Routines – promote wellbeing, health and necessary study
3. Opportunity to learn – developing a home learning environment that supports
learning
4. Support – providing praise
5. Culture – foster a positive and warm environment
6. Role modelling – display the appropriate behaviours of a successful learner