ERIC Number: EJ1001616
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 30
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-308X
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Constraints and Subsequent Limitations to Parental Involvement in Primary Schools in Abu Dhabi: Stakeholders' Perspectives
Hourani, Rida Blaik; Stringer, Patricia; Baker, Fiona
School Community Journal, v22 n2 p131-160 2012
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is developing its public schools by initiating reform agendas for school improvement. High on the list of reforms is the call to increase parental involvement in schools. For this reform to work successfully, it is important to identify and examine the constraints and subsequent limitations that exist. Seven primary Public Private Partnership schools (PPP) in Abu Dhabi were the focus of this qualitative case study. Participants were school stakeholders: school administrators, social workers, teachers, and parents. The findings will assist in developing continuing policies and practices which take these limitations into account and work to mitigate them. Recommendations are made based within the context of the findings.
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Stakeholders, Elementary Schools, Foreign Countries, Social Work, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Barriers, Administrators, Teachers, Cooperation, Parent Role, Communication Strategies, Educational Improvement
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Arab Emirates; United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
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