Enhancing Parental Involvement through Advanced Communication Technology
Effective communication between schools and parents is crucial for fostering a thriving educational environment in today’s fast-paced digital world. Recognising this need, we are committed to providing the latest app technology to make it easier and more convenient for schools to engage with parents and the wider community.
After carefully refining the features and user experience, we proudly announce an upgrade to the beloved d6 Connect App.
Streamlined Experience with d6 Connect and d6 Communicator Apps
With this enhancement, all information previously available in the grey Connect App will also be accessible in the blue d6 Communicator Apps. The grey and blue Apps will function exactly the same way, streamlining your experience and bringing all your school communication to your fingertips. Parents can download the grey or blue App to stay informed and connected with their school community.
The Importance of Parental Involvement
To comply with the integrated support system for students, schools must build partnerships with parents and develop mutual responsibility for children’s success in the educational system. Increased parental involvement encourages parents to support schools more effectively, directly impacting the educational system. Considering the significance of parents’ participation in school activities, this article will analyse the positive effects of parental involvement, summarise leading principles for successful partnerships between parents and schools, and present six factors and six models of parental involvement.
Factors and Models of Parental Involvement
Source: M Ðurišic · 2017
Six Factors of Parental Involvement
- Parenting: Helping families establish home environments that support children’s learning.
- Communicating: Establishing effective school-to-home and home-to-school communication channels.
- Volunteering: Recruiting and organising parent help and support.
- Learning at Home: This involves providing information and ideas to families about how to help students with homework and other curriculum-related activities.
- Decision-Making: Including parents in school decisions and developing parent leaders.
- Collaborating with the Community: Identifying and integrating resources and services from the community to strengthen school programmes, family practices, and student learning.
Six Models of Parental Involvement
- Protective Model: Ensuring the safety and security of students.
- Expert Model: Leveraging the specialised knowledge of educators and professionals.
- Transmission Model: Facilitating the flow of information and expectations from school to home.
- Curriculum-Enrichment Model: Enriching the curriculum through parent and community involvement.
- Consumer Model: Treating parents as consumers with a choice and voice in their children’s education.
- Partnership Model: Developing a true partnership between parents and schools, characterised by mutual respect and shared goals.
Conclusions and Recommendations
It is essential to draw on the insights from these factors and models to plan programmes that focus on improving parental involvement. Schools should create inclusive environments that welcome and value parental input, foster open and ongoing communication, and offer diverse opportunities for parents to engage in their children’s education.
By leveraging advanced communication technology, such as the upgraded d6 Connect and d6 Communicator Apps, schools can more effectively facilitate these goals. Encouraging parents to download and use these apps will keep them informed and empower them to participate actively in their children’s educational journey.
