1st Edition
Narrowing the Achievement Gap Parental Engagement with Children’s Learning
By Janet Goodall
Copyright 2017
184 Pages
by
Routledge
182 Pages
by
Routledge
182 Pages
by
Routledge
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Narrowing the Achievement Gap proposes a radical change to our conception of learning, education and schooling, arguing that parental engagement is the best lever we have for school improvement and closing the achievement gap. Unique in its focus on original research linking underachievement and parental engagement, this book uses a range of international case studies to demonstrate that... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Learning, Education and Schooling – clarifying the terms 3. Premise one: The achievement gap is significant 4. Premise 2: The achievement gap is systemic and malleable 5. Parental Engagement for all parents 6. Premise 3: Parental engagement with children’s learning offers the best lever to narrow the achievement gap 7. Narrowing the gap through Parental Engagement 8. Conclusion
Biography
Janet Goodall is Lecturer in Educational Leadership and Management in the Department of Education, University of Bath, UK.
