Beth S. Benedict

Family Involvement in Schools with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

Perceptions of Family Involvement in Schools among Families with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Families are involved in their children s lives in
many different ways. Its importance for children s
academic success, whether hearing or deaf, is
supported by research. No study has
examined family perceptions of family involvement in
schools with deaf or hard of hearing children. The
purpose of this study was to examine family
perceptions of their involvement in schools, how
schools encourage family involvement, suggestions
families have for schools to promote family
involvement, and barriers to family involvement in
schools serving deaf and hard of hearing children.
Families with deaf or hard of hearing children
completed a survey based on the Epstein Model that
covered six types of family involvement: Parenting,
Communicating, Volunteering, Learning at home,
Decision making, and Collaborating with community.
For the purpose of this study, a seventh type, Deaf
related issues, was added to address the unique
needs of families with deaf and hard of hearing
children. Reccomendations and suggestions to remove
barriers are made for enhancing family involvement
within schools and preparing future teachers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm
• Gewicht: 247g
• ISBN-13: 9783639108286
• ISBN-10: 3639108280
• Artikelnr.: 25996871

Autorenporträt

Beth Sonnenstrahl Benedict, Ph.D, an Associate Professor,
Gallaudet University, has focused on family involvement in
schools with deaf and hard of hearing children, early childhood
education, advocacy, early communication and partnerships
between deaf and hearing professionals. She has done
numerous presentations and publications.