Date of Award
5-2015
Document Type
Action Research Project
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Education, Montessori
First Advisor
Jana Morgan Herman
Department/School
Montessori Early Childhood
Abstract
The purpose of this action research project was to find out parents’ attitudes and desires to increase involvement opportunities through the home and/or school setting in order to improve the home-school relationship. Parents of students in a 3-6 year old Montessori classroom at a private school were asked to complete a parent involvement survey, attitude scale, and a parent involvement log in order to analyze current parent involvement. Data showed that the parents desire specific information as events and parent involvement opportunities occur, given verbally, in writing, and electronically, rather than an overview of the whole school year given in September. Infusing the Montessori philosophy of the classroom and school into the home was sought after by all families who participated in this action research project. Further research could center on different modes of involvement such as the use of photographs and video, and increased resources for parents.
Recommended Citation
Hlavaty, Erin A.. (2015). Promoting Parent Involvement. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/maed/109