Towards Home-School Partnership: Parents' Perspectives on School-Based Parent Activities in Childcare Centres in Hong Kong
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| Title: | Towards Home-School Partnership: Parents' Perspectives on School-Based Parent Activities in Childcare Centres in Hong Kong |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nan Xiao (ORCID |
| Source: | Educational Studies. 2026 52(1):17-36. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Child Care Centers, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Foreign Countries, Interests, Parent Attitudes, Workshops, Ceremonies, Parent Teacher Conferences, Observation, Value Judgment |
| Geographic Terms: | Hong Kong |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03055698.2024.2424536 |
| ISSN: | 0305-5698 1465-3400 |
| Abstract: | Childcare centres are increasingly recognised as educational institutions, and the current study examined parent's perspectives on school-based parent activities provided by childcare centres. Through surveying 266 parents, we found that both structured activities (e.g., training workshops) and unstructured activities (e.g., parent-child tours) could meet parents' needs. Activities that benefited parents practically and allowed them to cope with work and family demands were more attractive. How to deal with children's emotions was the most needed topic. Finally, parents' interest and participation varied depending on demographics and their children's in-care history. Practical implications for centre supervisors, policymakers and parents are discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1503139 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Childcare centres are increasingly recognised as educational institutions, and the current study examined parent's perspectives on school-based parent activities provided by childcare centres. Through surveying 266 parents, we found that both structured activities (e.g., training workshops) and unstructured activities (e.g., parent-child tours) could meet parents' needs. Activities that benefited parents practically and allowed them to cope with work and family demands were more attractive. How to deal with children's emotions was the most needed topic. Finally, parents' interest and participation varied depending on demographics and their children's in-care history. Practical implications for centre supervisors, policymakers and parents are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 0305-5698 1465-3400 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03055698.2024.2424536 |
