Description
Book SynopsisEngaging Hard to Reach' Parents This is a readable yet academically rigorous book that draws together findings from contemporary theory, research and practice. It provides a range of positive and constructive approaches for schools and other organizations which will help them to meet the challenge of engaging effectively with parents, and in so doing improve the quality of education for all children, especially those from disadvantaged communities.
Peter Farrell, Sarah Fielden Professor of Special Needs and Educational Psychology, School of Education, University of Manchester
Clarity and integrity permeate this important book. An excellent variety of real-life examples of schoolparent collaboration is discussed, and the balance of policy, theory and practice is outstandingly well-handled. This highly readable book will appeal to both practitioners and education students from the UK and from international contexts.
Professor Gary Thomas,
Trade Review
"Nevertheless, the book presents a readable and scholarly account of important issues regarding the involvement of "hard to reach" parents. In my opinion it will be more appreciated by researchers and academics wanting to study parental involvement in education than it will by teachers wanting to improve what their schools do to optimize this." (Educational Review, 31 August 2011)
Table of ContentsAbout the Author.
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
1 Introduction.
2 Types of Engagement, Explanations and Risk Factors.
3 International Perspectives.
4 Successful Projects in the United Kingdom.
5 The Place of Home Visiting.
6 Caveats and Concerns.
7 Creating More Approachable Schools and Other Settings.
References.
Index.
