Parents' Perception on Parent–Teacher Partnerships

The aim of this study was to examine the parental perception of parent–teacher partnerships and to establish the relation of the parents’ socio-demographic characteristics. This study examined a sample of 271 parents... [ view full abstract ]

The aim of this study was to examine the parental perception of parent–teacher partnerships and to establish the relation of the parents’ socio-demographic characteristics.

This study examined a sample of 271 parents completed the Parent–Teacher Partnerships Scale with three factors: mutuality in building partnerships, provided support in parenting, and parents’ receptivity to advice in upbringing. 

Results show that parents perceived that partnerships with teachers are on a relatively high level. Parents also differ in their capacity to develop and maintain partnerships with teachers depending on the level of education, length of their child's attendance of preschool, and the parent's frequency of attending parent-teacher conferences.  Implications for future research are recommended.  

Key words: parents, partnerships, support, teachers