Name: Rizza Rose P.

Celiz

“THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION”

Some of a child’s most important cognitive development happens during their preschool
years. I'm so bless of having an active parents of my preschoolers, they always ensure that their
child has all the support they need to develop to their full potential. Because parent involvement
helps extend teaching outside the classroom, creates a more positive experience for children and
helps children perform better when they are in school.

It is essential for parents to support the learning that happens in preschool settings at home
as well. Parents who are in tune with what is happening in their child’s preschool classroom or child
care facility are better able to establish a connection between what is learned at school and what
takes place in the home. This connection is a key component of a child’s development and
supporting further learning. Not only does family or parental involvement help extend teaching
outside the classroom; it creates a more positive experience for children and helps children
perform better when they are in school.

One of the biggest challenges is for parents to find the time to attend school events or
support their children; this is especially true for families with low economic resources. It is also
challenging for the me as a teacher when the children are expected to perform well academically,
but the child do not receive any support at home. It is difficult to establish a connection between
schools and households or create a safe environment for parents of all socioeconomic statuses. In
cases where parents do not know how to read or write, or when their mother tongue is another
language than the one that prevails in school, it is difficult for them to feel comfortable attending
talks or school events. That is why educational institutions should work even harder to make such
parents feel welcome and accepted.

Parental involvement is associated with various benefits for learners of all ages. There does
not even need to be a high level of commitment; simply by asking the child how he or she did in
school and attending school meetings, parents can positively influence the student’s future.
According to experts on the subject, the best indicator of a student’s success is the extent to which
families are involved in their education. Feeling their parents’ support, students become more
motivated and develop a love of learning.

From another viewpoint, teachers see important changes in their classrooms when parents get
involved, such as improvements in the motivation and performance of the children and even their
character. Also, collaboration with parents can help identify needs and goals, and there can be
discussions about how parents can contribute. The communication with the parents presents the
opportunity for the teacher to listen to parents’ concerns and explain to them more about their
children’s’ education.Thus, parental involvement offers benefits to everyone, including the school,
the teachers, the parents, and above all, the learners.