Parent-Teacher Collaboration: A Strategy for Strengthening Students' Moral Values and Social Behavior
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Constructive collaboration and interaction between parents and teachers are key factors in shaping students' character, fostering their moral development, and strengthening their social behavior. This article examines the role of parent-teacher collaboration as an effective strategy for reinforcing students' moral values and social behavior. In this framework, the family and the school—as the two primary educational institutions—can create a favorable environment for the internalization of values such as responsibility, respect, honesty, empathy, and regard for the rights of others by establishing continuous communication, exchanging information, and coordinating educational approaches. Furthermore, parent-teacher collaboration helps improve students' communication and social skills through the timely identification of behavioral issues, the provision of appropriate feedback, and the establishment of consistent educational models. An analysis of theoretical discussions and related research indicates that the more purposeful, continuous, and grounded in mutual trust and participation the relationship between family and school is, the greater the opportunities for students' moral and social growth. Consequently, implementing collaborative programs, holding regular parent-teacher meetings, providing training on parenting and effective communication skills, and involving families in school educational activities can play a significant role in achieving the moral and social objectives of the educational system.
Author: Jafari Azar Sharbiani, Tayebeh
Language: English
Topic: Values and Moral Education
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7220657373