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What Do They Think? Families Share Benefits of an After-School Tutoring Program

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Title: What Do They Think? Families Share Benefits of an After-School Tutoring Program
Language: English
Authors: Tammy Zilliox, Teresa L. Young
Source: Educational Considerations. 2026 51(2).
Availability: Kansas State University, College of Education. Available from: New Prairie Press. Kansas State University Libraries, 1117 Mid-Campus Drive North, Manhattan, KS 66506. Tel: 785-532-7444; e-mail: nppress@ksu.edu; Web site: http://newprairiepress.org/edconsiderations/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Kindergarten
Primary Education
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Intermediate Grades
Grade 5
Middle Schools
Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: After School Programs, Tutoring, Family Attitudes, Urban Schools, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Field Experience Programs, College School Cooperation, Literacy Education, Public Schools, Elementary School Students, Parent Attitudes, Caregiver Attitudes, Program Effectiveness, Parent Student Relationship
ISSN: 0146-9282
2573-7686
Abstract: There are many afterschool programs that provide tutoring services for K-8 elementary students. Although much research has been conducted on the benefits field experiences have for preservice teachers, and even more research on the impact family engagement has on student achievement, little research has been focused on how embedded field experiences benefit not only preservice teachers but also family engagement. The purpose of this study was to gather feedback from families whose children participated in an embedded field experience. Findings from this study highlighted the benefits of an embedded field experience in a university course for the university students' literacy growth, the K-5 students they serve, and their families.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1491058
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:There are many afterschool programs that provide tutoring services for K-8 elementary students. Although much research has been conducted on the benefits field experiences have for preservice teachers, and even more research on the impact family engagement has on student achievement, little research has been focused on how embedded field experiences benefit not only preservice teachers but also family engagement. The purpose of this study was to gather feedback from families whose children participated in an embedded field experience. Findings from this study highlighted the benefits of an embedded field experience in a university course for the university students' literacy growth, the K-5 students they serve, and their families.
ISSN:0146-9282
2573-7686