Pedagogiek - Volume 36, Issue 3, 2016

Abstract Competences of teachers in cooperating with parents: A literature review It is not always easy for teachers to cooperate with parents. The competencies considered necessary for such cooperation are mostly described in general terms and the range of training programs, courses and handbooks on offer to support teachers in this field is broad and not very specific. In order to be able to substantiate these competencie Read More

Abstract The experiences of beginning and experienced teachers in parent teacher contact Beginning teachers struggle during their first years, which is shown in the number of beginning teachers that leave the profession. 25 percent leaves within five years. This is worrying, as there is a lack of teachers. Beginning teachers experience multiple problems, such as high workload. Which is largely caused by parent teacher co Read More

Abstract Attitudes of teachers regarding parents and their emotions, reactions and feelings of competence in diverse ways of parental involvement: A case specific analysis Parental involvement has become salient in the educational policy agenda. To successfully implement parental involvement policy in the school teachers are of major importance. In their daily contact with parents, teacher attitudes, their emotions and their co Read More

Abstract Contact with parents in urban pre-vocational education The guidance from parents of their children at home and the cooperation between school and parents can contribute to the success of students in school. This is especially important for pupils in urban contexts. Unfortunately, in urban contexts barriers exist that can hinder the relationship between school and parents. Furthermore, little is known on how school ca Read More

Abstract Parental involvement in the first year of secondary education. Parent beliefs on their roles, expectations, efficacy, wishes and behavior at the start and at the end of the school year When schools want to strengthen parental involvement it is important to know more about the aspects influencing this. The current study explores whether the views, efficacy, wishes and expectations from parents can affect parental involv Read More

Abstract A school learning community formed by teachers and parents: Towards improving educational partnership A partnership in which parents and teachers attune their support can be beneficial for children’s development. However, in practice parents and teachers encounter difficulties in establishing such partnerships. A school learning community (SLC) in which parents and teachers cooperate and reflect on their views a Read More