University:
McMaster University
Course:
HLTHAGE 2B03 | Social Identity, Health and Illness
Academic year:

2023
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302

Pages:

2
Author:

Sabrina S.

The Role of Parents and Community in Education- Lecture Notes Education is not just the responsibility of schools but also involves parents and the communty. Their role is crucial in shaping a child's learning experience and overall development. Parents' Involvement - Parental involvement encompasses some procedures such as supporting the children with homework, attending parent-teacher conferences, and supporting children’s reading exercises at home. -This kind involves interaction with the child and can easily impact a child’s performance and attitude towards learning in school. ● Homework Assistance: Parents’ involvement can help and assist their children with their homework; therefore, learning becomes a joint connection. ● Parent-Teacher Meetings: Such ones offer the parents an opportunity to get acquainted with their child’s performance and ailing aspects. ● Reading Encouragement: Developing reading habits at home can prove to be beneficial for improvement of a child’s vocabulary as well comprehension abilities. Community's Role - That is why the community occupies a significant position contributing to schools as a source of material support and assistance. - This means people of the community can donate their time by volunteering or give financially or for general school –business cooperation in the community. ● Volunteering: Some of the few examples through which members of the community may wish to give their time includes; They may wish to volunteer to offer their time in school activities like tutoring the children, organizing functions or even being a role model for special cases. Donations: A financial support or donation of items aid schools in offering quality facilities as well as equipment to the learners. Business Partnerships: Local businesses can either give internships to students, sponsor some programs and departments, or provide advising services to boost learning. ● ● Benefits of Engagement ● ● ● Academic Performance: Studies have shown that students with involved parents and community support achieve higher grades and test scores. Behavioral Improvements: Active engagement from parents and the community can lead to better behavior in schools, reducing disciplinary issues. Increased Self-Esteem: Children feel more valued and supported when their parents and community are involved, boosting their confidence and motivation. Challenges and Solutions 1. Flexible Involvement Opportunities: There are many opportunities for parents and community members to volunteer their free time and participate in schools’ activities in their free time. 2. Resource Centers: Taken together, creating centres of resources that parents and members in the community may need to support schooling can help. 3. Effective Communication: The emails, newsletters, and social media accounts are some of the strategies that one can use to keep parents and the community informed. End Class Notes: - concerning the responsibility of parents and the community in educating young people, it is unreplaceable. - Their active participation eliminates any hindrances to the students’ academic achievement while at the same time promoting good learning climate.