Barriers and facilitators for partnerships between parents with immigrant backgrounds and professionals in ECEC: a review based on empirical research.
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| Title: | Barriers and facilitators for partnerships between parents with immigrant backgrounds and professionals in ECEC: a review based on empirical research. |
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| Authors: | Norheim, Helga1 Helga.norheim@usn.no, Moser, Thomas1 |
| Source: | European Early Childhood Education Research Journal. Dec2020, Vol. 28 Issue 6, p789-805. 17p. 4 Charts. |
| Subject Terms: | *Early childhood education, *Child care, *Home schooling, *Parent-student relationships, *Parent participation in education |
| Abstract: | Partnerships between parents and professionals in early childhood education and care (ECEC) are widely acknowledged as important for children's well-being and learning. For children with immigrant backgrounds, bridges between the different social contexts that surround them are especially significant. The current paper synthesizes research-based knowledge on the barriers to and facilitators of partnerships between parents with immigrant backgrounds and professionals in ECEC. This overview review includes 25 articles that comprise qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods studies. The most frequently identified barriers include language, asymmetrical power relations and cultural differences and disagreements. This research suggests approaches to facilitate partnerships, such as employing bilingual staff, using translators for parent-teacher conferences when needed, translating materials into different family languages, translanguaging, taking time and showing patience and respect. Finally, to ensure that all parents feel comfortable to express their views, more creative strategies from the professionals might be needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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