Barriers to Parental Involvement for Diverse Families in Early Childhood Education

Abstract

Recently, parental involvement in early childhood education has become increasingly interested by researchers. The study of parental involvement for families that are culturally diverse has become an important aspect of education. The review’s purpose is to deepen understanding of barriers that inhibit parental involvement for parents who come from diverse culture and race. There are two bas?c barriers that the majority of immigrant parents face, which are limited English proficiency and cultural differences. These barriers show that early childhood teachers have significant responsibilities to overcome these barriers by working collaboratively with families.

DOI: 10.5901/jesr.2013.v3n7p13