The effects of parental involvement in the science learning of students in a Saturday Science Academy

• Main Author: Whitmon, John Martin
• Format: Others
• Published: DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center 1994
• Subjects: Education
• Online Access: http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/630; http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2181&context=dissertations

The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship of parental involvement in a student's education, as it relates to success in science learning. Success was measured in terms of student motivation, participation, and perception of science. Through an ethnographical designed study, observations were made of participants in a Saturday Science Academy. The research served to address several research hypotheses. The results generated from this study showed that positive reinforcement from a parent generates greater appreciation and understanding of science among children. In addition, it was revealed that effective enrichment programs which provide hands-on learning, promotes a greater perception of and increases enthusiasm in science learning.