%0 Journal Article
%T Chinese Immigrant ParentsĄ¯ Involvement in their ChildrenĄ¯s School Education: High Interest but Low Action
%A Lan Zhong
%A George Zhou
%J Brock Education : a Journal of Educational Research and Practice
%D 2011
%I Brock University
%X Using interview as the primary data collection method, this qualitative study examined how Chinese immigrant parents are involved in their childrenĄ¯s school education and what factors shape the formats of their involvement. Twelve Chinese immigrant families participated in this study. Data analysis reveals that Chinese parents got involved in their childrenĄ¯s school education regardless of personal experiences. They expressed beliefs that parental involvement is beneficial to both the school and children. However, generally speaking, participants did not go to their childrenĄ¯s school without teachersĄ¯ invitation. Language barrier, lack of time and energy, and unfamiliarity with the Canadian school culture were stated as the main reasons that contributed to participantsĄ¯ limited involvement in school activities. Particularly, new immigrants often feel intimidated to talk to teachers since they do not know what they can say and what not given their unfamiliarity with the Canadian school culture.
%U http://brock.scholarsportal.info/journals/brocked/home/article/view/167