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WorksheetsParent Involvement in Rural Education Ice Breaker
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 9mins
Poverty is not a factor in rural areas
True
False
Which of the following are likely and common reasons that parents may not prioritize involvement in their child's school? (Select all that apply)
Personal experiences with education
Language barriers
Time constraints or conflicts in parents' schedules
Lack of transportation
Parents do not want their students to succeed academically
Parent involvement has little impact on student success
True
False
Families in rural areas are often impacted by generational
(a)
It is the schools responsibility to advocate for parent involvement
True
False
The National Center for Education Statistics (2007) found only 54% of rural parents reported being satisfied with the way that school staff interacted with them. Some rural cultures instill distrust of “outsiders” and fear of being judged by others which may inhibit families from closely collaborating with teachers, especially in tight-knit rural communities where privacy can be difficult to maintain.
To address this issue which do you think is the best course of action for schools to take?
Do you think students want their parents to be more involved in their education? Explain your thoughts.
Which do you think is an appropriate solution for addressing language barriers in a rural area with a high Hispanic population?
Communicate with students and have them relay messages to parents
Sending communications in English only
Employing translators to work in the school
Expect students to assume the responsibility for their education
