Date of Award

2016

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education (MAE)

Department

Education

First Advisor

Elizabeth Ankeny

Second Advisor

Susan O'Connor

Abstract

Parent-teacher partnership is a key element to student achievement and success. While there is a large body of literature that supports the importance of parent-teacher partnership, and literature capturing teacher and parent perspectives alike, there are fewer studies involving perspectives of parents of children with special needs in the Middle East. This qualitative study sought the perspectives of such parents living in a small country in the Middle East. Three mothers of children who attended a special education school were interviewed, and the data was transcribed and analyzed for emerging themes. Despite their diverse backgrounds, participants shared a love for learning, difficulties with their children's schools, and high expectations for their own involvement in schools. The researcher found parents' resolve to partner with teachers encouraging. More research regarding parent perspectives would prove helpful to teachers as they seek to build partnerships with parents.

Identifier

SC 11.MAE.2016.Lorence.C

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