Abstract
The literature explores the relationship between parental socioeconomic status and differing perspectives on the purpose and objectives of education between parents and teachers. However, the literature fails to examine the relationship between parents’ and teachers’ attitudes and expectations within parent-teacher relationships. This study addresses the influences of teachers’ perceptions and expectations and the factors that affect the parent-teacher relationship. Data was gathered through interviews conducted with primary school teachers, teaching in both lower class and upper class communities. These interviews were transcribed and analyzed to find patterns and form conclusions. The findings imply that the type of communicative techniques used, the degree of value one applies to others’ time and effort, and the extent to which one understands and complies with the boundaries of different situations directly influence teachers’ perceptions of parent-teacher relationships.
Advisor
Fitz Gibbon, Heather
Department
Sociology and Anthropology
Recommended Citation
Cinquino, Rebecca J., "The Modern Parent-Teacher Relationship: How Teachers' Perceptions of Parents Affect Communication" (2014). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 5862.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/5862
Disciplines
Educational Sociology | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Keywords
parent, teacher, parent-teacher relationship, communication, perceptions
Publication Date
2014
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
© Copyright 2014 Rebecca J. Cinquino