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= Parent Involvement In Early Childhood Education =

It is a constant question of debate in education, **"Is parent involvement really important and does it affect a child's learning?"** Many people have different views on this subject, and there have been many different studies trying to find an answer. In this study, 42 kindergarten aged children, their parents and their teachers were evaluated and observed to find out whether or not parent involvement had a direct impact on the child's education.

The aspects that were evaluated were parents' communication with the student and teacher, involvement, and knowledge of their childrens educational abilites. There were two groups that were evaluated, English as first language and English language learners. The parents of English as a first language communicated more with their children's teachers than the English language learners did. For obvious reasons, the language barrier is something that can negatively affect the communication and involvement of parents who are learning English as a second language.

Both the English learners and English as a first language parents were equally involved in their child's education. That is a very good fact that they are both aware and involved of their children's educational abilities. It is also just as important that there is open communication between teachers and parents, because that will keep everyone on the same page of the child's development. Parents knowledge of their children's mathematical abilities could be the result of their involvement with their children's school work at home. Helping your child with their daily assignments at home and staying aware of their capabilities is extremely important so you can be proactive about any possible educational difficulties. This study has reinforced the thought that parent involvement in education is key, but also that as a teacher you must promote and encourage a more open communication in English language learners.

Harper, S. N.; Pelletier, J. (Jun2010) Parent involvement in early childhood: A comparison of English language learners and English first language families. //International Journal of Early Years Education. 18//(2), 123-141.