Hartas, Dimitra (2008) Practices of parental participation : a case study. Educational Psychology in Practice, Vol.24 (No.2). pp. 139-153. doi:10.1080/02667360802019206

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Abstract

The nature of parental participation in children's education is changing rapidly. A growing body of research points to the positive effect that parental involvement has on outcomes of schooling and on children's well-being. This paper examines parental participation practices in terms of parents working together with a range of professionals, exchanging knowledge and information regarding their child's SEN, challenging practices, and negotiating SEN provision. The parents in this study exercised agency - that is, they showed resilience and took initiative, within a context of shared responsibility and accountability, and advocated for their child's right to educational provision. This paper argues for a strengths-based approach towards enabling active parental participation and advocacy.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	L Education > LC Special aspects of education
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education ( -2013)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Special education -- Great Britain, Education -- Parent participation -- Great Britain
Journal or Publication Title:	Educational Psychology in Practice
Publisher:	Routledge
ISSN:	0266-7363
Official Date:	June 2008
Dates:	Date Event June 2008 Published
Volume:	Vol.24
Number:	No.2
Page Range:	pp. 139-153
DOI:	10.1080/02667360802019206
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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