Parental Influence and Academic Achievement among Middle School Students: Parent Perspective

Lam, Brian Trung; Ducreux, Elena

doi:10.1080/10911359.2013.765823

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“…For example, bullying, substance abuse, and other risky behaviors often begin in middle school (U.S. News and World Report, 2011;United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2017), at the same time that parent involvement tends to wane (Lam & Ducreux, 2013). Similarly, academic and behavioral engagement often declines in the middle grades as students experience a mismatch between their developmental needs and the structures of schools (Eccles & Midgley, 1989;Eccles & Roeser, 2011;Wang & Fredricks, 2014).…”

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Service Learning in the Middle Grades: Learning by Doing and Caring

Farber

2018

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Although service learning has been documented as a promising pedagogy for middle grades learners, it remains the exception rather than the rule in many middle schools. This qualitative study examined fifth grade students' experience of a servicelearning class. Using the tenets of service learning and experiential learning theory as the theoretical framework, we describe the findings of the study, identifying the importance of a culture of "doing" and problem solving; an integrated curriculum that was based in caring for others; a joyful environment in which to learn; and opportunities for competence and independence. We present the findings in relation to the theoretical framework and discuss the implications of this research for middle grades practice, teacher education, and future research.

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Service Learning in the Middle Grades: Learning by Doing and Caring

Farber

2018

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“…Many schools have and continue to reduce supportive services for students (Lam & Ducreux, 2013). With this reduction in support, the importance of the teacher and parent relationship is increased.…”

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“…According to a study by Gonzalez-DeHass et al (2005) as cited in Lam & Ducreux (2013), parental involvement and communication is positively associated with higher academic success, particularly in regard to higher standardized test scores, overall better grades in school, and more successful social interactions. This positive increase is thought to stem from a general attitude that parents who communicate with teachers place a higher value on education.…”

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“…Waller's (1932) classical study of schools as an organization coupled with Powell's (1978) work asserts that historically tensions exist between the professional educator and citizen participation, and finds instances of limited interactions between teachers and parents, while much of the contemporary research finds a direct correlation between student successes and home to school communication practices (Gonzalez-DeHass et al 2005;Lam & Ducreux, 2013;Henderson & Mapp, 2002).…”

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“…With fewer support services in place, often times, it is up to the teachers to navigate the complexities and make the first attempt in reaching out to parents. When parents are left to navigate the middle school setting and relationship building on their own, they receive less information and guidance of how to be involved and participate in their child's education (Lam & Ducreux, 2013).…”

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Failure to communicate : teachers talk to parents

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This study was designed to investigate the perceptions and experiences of rural middle school teachers' communication efforts with parents. Research indicates that positive communication between parents and teachers is essential to students' success during adolescence; however, parent to school communication declines as students' transition from elementary to middle school resulting in negative effects on academic achievement, decreased motivation, and lowered self-esteem. Much of the research previously conducted derives from the effects of communication breakdowns, whereas the purpose of this research is to explore the impediments causing the interruption, or absence of communication practices between teachers and parents.Although there is an abundance of educational research focused on urban schools, there is little research on teacher and parent communication in a rural setting. Rural educators face a unique set of challenges as opposed to their urban counterparts. The primary significance of this study is that it provides an authentic, meaningful, and candid perspective to view the realities of the teacher-parent relationship, which can be transferred to other rural educators and families of the students being educated within the small town context. Communication, rural, adolescents, middle school, small Keywords: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSTo pinpoint where this journey began is not possible. To thank every person who has impacted my ability to complete this task is insurmountable. In this moment of completion, and while exhaling, I'd like to quietly remember my grandparents-the people who planted seeds.Tapadh leat. I'd especially like to remember Nana, because you made so much of this initial journey possible all those years ago when college seemed like an impossible feat.To my "work goats" who provided almost daily reassurance that I would accomplish this.I'm done. We can hang out now. And to Catherine, my peer and ally, thanks for always being an e-mail away.To my Mom & my Michael. Two summers of "Camp Nana-Pasquaney" which allowed me to participate in residency with no worry about my children's safety and happiness.To my forever husband who never complained when frozen pizza was on the dinner menu, again. Thank you for allowing me to make an office in our bedroom, and for reminding me who I am. When I questioned my ability to climb this mountain, you simply reminded me that I was already doing it. Our partnership is the foundation that allows me to dream and for that I am eternally grateful. The issues surrounding parent and teacher communications are as important as they are complex (Wilson et al., 2001). Specifically, myriad reasons exist for the decline in communication conventions at the middle school level. Some research suggests it is the parents who begin to retreat due to the number of teachers now involved in their child's education, as well as a fear in lacking an adequate knowledge base in the core subject areas (Wilson et al. 2001; Hill & Tyson, 2009). Other researchers claim that the def...

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