If I could study any topic in the early childhood field, and I was not restricted by the reality of the present I would research the methods of involving parents in their child's education. I would specifically look at the theory of parents being involved versus parents being engaged. I would attempt to uncover the true difference between the two, and how to best engage parents to help children to accomplish their highest potential.
I believe the positive contributions would be immense. Children would be more prepared for elementary school, and their parents would be better equipped to support their children through the elementary grades. Programs would have more support, parents would learn more about being educators themselves, and families would have more tools. The child's first and most important teachers could partner most effectively with the child's classroom teacher to provide the child with the best possible foundation for their educational career.
Great topic to analyze. As a parent I understand that it is most important to be a part of your child's learning experience. Many of my daughter's friends are not doing well in school because their parents are not engaging or neither are they involved. As a result, the child does not flourish in shcool and face the possiblity of repeating a grade.
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