Involving parents in their children's school-based English language writing using digital learning

Involving parents in their children's school-based English language writing using digital learning

• Moorhouse, Benjamin L. The University of Hong Kong
• Beaumont, Andrew M. Pui Kiu Primary School, Hong Kong

RELC Journal, 51(2), 259-267, 2020

Sage Publications Ltd.

2020

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GB English Language
    • GBE Teaching Methods of Composition & Their Outcomes
• 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

Digital Learning Platforms Parental Involvement Seesaw Writing Portfolio Writing with Young Learners

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Primary Education

Involving parents in their children's school-based English language learning is beneficial to learners' academic achievement as well as their language and literacy development. However, involving parents can be challenging. This study reports on one teacher's use of a digital learning platform, Seesaw, with his third-grade (7 to 8 year-olds) English language writing class in Hong Kong to address the lack of parental involvement. The platform became a space for parents to be involved in their child's school-based writing. It enabled them to view, like and comment in response to their child and other children's English work. Although parents were seen to be involved on the platform, it was observed they mainly viewed and liked rather than commented. Future pedagogical directions will be discussed with suggestions provided on how parents can be encouraged to take a more active role on such platforms. Copyright ©Sage Publications Ltd.

• English

Journal Articles

• 00336882

• 10.1177/0033688219859937

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/fdfd7e95

2021-04-13