Parents' perceptions of e-learning in school education: Implications for the partnership between schools and parents

Parents' perceptions of e-learning in school education: Implications for the partnership between schools and parents

• Kong, Siu Cheung The Education University of Hong Kong

Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 2017

Routledge

2017

• A Human Growth & Development
  • AF Family & Development, Family Relationship, Reproduction & Child Rearing, Family Education, Parental Involvement
• F Learning & Teaching
  • FD Application of Communicative Media, IT in Learning & Teaching

E-Learning School Education Parental Support Partnership Perception

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Unknown or Unspecified

This study aimed to investigate parents' understanding of, support for and concerns about e-learning and proposed a school–parent partnership distributing responsibilities to parents and schools based on the results of the study. A total of 61 parents from 21 schools in an e-learning pilot scheme in Hong Kong responded to a questionnaire survey and focus group interviews. Results indicated that there was a high correlation between parental understanding and support for e-learning although parents demonstrated only a basic level of understanding. Four types of parental support and six major areas of parental concern were identified. These results shed light on the school–parent partnership whereby parents should implement a proactive e-learning policy at home to monitor, support and inspire e-learning. Schools should formulate a holistic policy to address parents' concerns responsively and proactively to gain support. Schools can enhance parents' pedagogical understanding of e-learning and address parental concerns through school–parent communication and peer support among parents.
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• English

Journal Articles

• 1475939X

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2017-07-27