The teacher interviews for this study was conducted January 6, 2016 through January 19, 2016 at a time and place that was convenient and comfortable for the participants. Each interview session followed the same format and procedures, a welcome and expression of appreciation for participating, acceptance of the consent forms, explanation of the recording device and procedures, and the beginning of the formal interview. The interview process was facilitated by me as a researcher and each questions was stated to the participants to elicit a response pertaining to their thoughts, perceptions, and attitudes regarding parent involvement and academic achievement.
The interview process began by asking teachers to respond to questions one and two to determine see what kind of involvement teachers determined to be appropriate parent involvement of low performing students and how much involvement is appropriate at the middle school and high school level. The teachers consistently responded by indicating that it was important for parents to communicate …show more content…
All the teachers participating int eh study unanimously responded tat parent involvement definitely impacts student achievement. Staff responses consistently revealed that when parents are involved, it encourages the student, increases self-esteem, self-confidence, and supports the value of education. Mr. R in the high school stated “Anytime a parent is involved and takes an interest in the child’s achievement, it increases self-confidence, self0worth, and self-accountability. Teachers also expressed their ideas that parent involvement increases student achievement while modeling that education is valued and a necessity. Mr. B replied “The most important thing a parent can do is give value to school and then the student sees the parent is supportive of the school and values education, then the students typically do as
The interview process began by asking teachers to respond to questions one and two to determine see what kind of involvement teachers determined to be appropriate parent involvement of low performing students and how much involvement is appropriate at the middle school and high school level. The teachers consistently responded by indicating that it was important for parents to communicate …show more content…
All the teachers participating int eh study unanimously responded tat parent involvement definitely impacts student achievement. Staff responses consistently revealed that when parents are involved, it encourages the student, increases self-esteem, self-confidence, and supports the value of education. Mr. R in the high school stated “Anytime a parent is involved and takes an interest in the child’s achievement, it increases self-confidence, self0worth, and self-accountability. Teachers also expressed their ideas that parent involvement increases student achievement while modeling that education is valued and a necessity. Mr. B replied “The most important thing a parent can do is give value to school and then the student sees the parent is supportive of the school and values education, then the students typically do as