Parental Involvement and Academic Success Contributor(s): Jeynes, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415990548 ISBN-13: 9780415990547 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $59.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Aims & Objectives - Education | Parent Participation - Education | Educational Psychology |
Dewey: 371.192 |
LCCN: 2010010219 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.70 lbs) 240 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Family |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Providing an objective assessment of the influence of parental involvement and what aspects of parental participation can best maximize the educational outcomes of students, this volume is structured to guide readers to a thorough understanding of the history, practice, theories, and impact of parental involvement. Cutting-edge research and meta-analyses offer vital insight into how different types of students benefit from parental engagement and what types of parental involvement help the most. Unique among works on the topic, Parental Involvement and Academic Success:
Important reading for anyone involved in home-school relations/parental involvement in education, this book is highly relevant for courses devoted to or which include treatment of the topic. |