Degree Name
EdD (Doctor of Education)
Program
Educational Leadership
Date of Award
5-2009
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Louise L. MacKay
Committee Members
Terrence A. Tollefson, Eric S. Glover, Elizabeth Ralston
Abstract
There are a number of pressing issues facing today's educational society. Among the most controversial is the research and information surrounding the perceived positive or negative effects of parental involvement and barriers that restrict parental involvement. The purpose of this study was to examine 6 parental involvement typologies and their use and existence in 3 East Tennessee elementary schools. The Epstein (1987) typologies were used to classify parent involvement modalities. Parents who had a child enrolled in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade during the 2007-2008 school year were interviewed. The interviews followed an open-ended interview guide and the research is qualitative in nature.
Research findings in this study were consistent with findings from a number of previous parental involvement studies. Research participants displayed an appreciation for the educational process and voiced strong opinions on parenting, communication, volunteering, decision-making, learning at home, and collaboration with the community. Barriers to parental involvement practices were addressed as were suggestions for improved parental involvement opportunities and modalities.
Document Type
Dissertation - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Case, Amy Hurst, "Parental Involvement Typologies in Rural Community Schools: A Qualitative Investigation." (2009). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 1850. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1850
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.