Mother and teacher interaction in preschools during parent -teacher conferences

Mother and teacher interaction in preschools during parent -teacher conferences. (2008). Mother and teacher interaction in preschools during parent -teacher conferences.

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Title	Mother and teacher interaction in preschools during parent -teacher conferences
Abstract	The education of children has been a long-standing issue for stakeholders over numerous years. Various literatures recommend that formal learning should begin during the preschool years of a child's life, and must include home-school partnerships. Empirical data has shown that parents and teachers who work together can positively impact a child's success in school. This study sought to gain insight into the phenomenon of parent-teacher interactions in preschools, via the lens of symbolic interaction. A comparative case study method between two private preschools with different quality ratings was used. Parent and teacher interviews were conducted prior to conferences to learn existing perspectives (i.e. the definition of the situation) of their relationships; then parent-teacher conferences were observed; subsequently, post-conference interviews were conducted to learn if perspectives had changed. After interactional and thematic data analysis, results revealed that parents and teachers at both preschools show positive ways in which to foster good parent-teacher relationships, notwithstanding quality ratings and other distinct differences. But similarities in family values, faith, respect, and programming at both preschools facilitated dialogue that brought dignity to parent-teacher interactions.
Date	2008

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Title: Mother and teacher interaction in preschools during parent -teacher conferences
Personal Name(s): Noel, Gail Marie
Darling, Rosalyn
Corporate Name(s): Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Sociology.
Note: Publisher info.: Dissertation/Thesis.
Advisors: Darling, Rosalyn Committee members: Susan Boser; Richard Fiene; Kay Snyder.
Topical Subject(s): Preschool education
Teacher education
Social structure
Mothers
Parent teacher conferences