Parent–teacher relationships in international schools in Cyprus: challenges and opportunities
Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: We examined parent-teacher relationships in international schools in Cyprus, using semi-structured interviews to capture the thoughts and perspectives of teachers and mothers.The study adds to the literature on parent-teacher relationships by employing [Goodall, J., and C. Montgomery.2014."Parental Involvement to Parental Engagement: A Continuum."Educational Review 66 (4): 399-410] theoretical framework.Results revealed a dissonance, among both groups, between a desire for meaningful and substantial parental engagement with schooling, and a reality characterised by limited parental involvement.This appears to result from structural limitations in schools, and cultural differences between teachers and parents.By shining a spotlight on challenges in parent-teacher relationships, we urge researchers to find mechanisms to strengthen this relationship.
Authors: Hila Hagage Baikovich, Miri Yemini
Institution: Tel Aviv University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4367627355