PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT FRAMEWORK

by David A. Gualin 

     The framework above was proposed  by Hoover-Dempsey (as mentioned by Wade, 2016) but with modifications.  The framework allows three primary mechanisms through which parents can concretely provide efforts of parent involvement that would results to positive academic output for the child.  The three efforts are (1) modeling, (2) reinforcement, and (3) direct instruction.

Avvisati and others (2010) explains that “modeling theory predicts that children will emulate their parents’ behavior; by devoting interest and time to activities related to schooling, parents thus enhance the possibilities that children do well in school.”  This is seen in parents involvement in activities such as Parent-Teacher Conferences.

“Reinforcement indicates the mechanism by which parent give their children interest, attention, praise and rewards related to behaviors that lead to school success” (Avvisati and others, 2010).  The parent can provide both psychological and material reinforcement to the child by providing words of encouragement, advice and even a treat to a local restaurant.

Finally, parents can influence their children’s educational outcomes by direct instruction.  This includes a requirement set by the parent to the child and providing explanation, resources and encouragement to finish these school requirements. 

Avvisati and others (2010) explain that the “theory predicts that children whose parents are involved in their education will be more likely to develop a strong, positive sense of efficacy for successfully achieving in school-related tasks than will children whose parents are not involved.”
 References:
Avvisati , Francesco and others (2010). Parental Involvement in School : A Literature Review, Retrieved on October 14, 2017 from https://www.cairn.info/revue-d-economie-politique-2010-5-page-759.html
Wade, Catherine (2016, June). Parent Engagement in ECEC Why is it important; What is it; Can we improve it?  Paper presented at the Queensland Early Education and Care Conference, Brisbane, retrieved on January 24, 2018 from https://www.slideshare.net/CandKAus/parent-engagement-in-ecec