The Importance of Cooperation between Parents and School

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15503/andr2025.6

Słowa kluczowe:

cooperation, educational process, parents and teachers, parental involvement in education, communication barriers, regional differences

Abstrakt

Aim. Effective communication between all actors supports the optimal development of the child, his/her academic progress and social integration. This article analyses the importance of cooperation between parents, teachers and students in the school environment and emphasises its key role in the educational process. The study identifies the main barriers to communication, regional differences in parental involvement and success factors in successful schools.

Methods. The research combines quantitative and qualitative methods for a comprehensive analysis of the level of cooperation between parents and schools at secondary school level in different regions of the Czech Republic. ANOVA and hierarchical regression analysis were used for statistical data processing, which allowed identifying key predictors of parental involvement.

Results. The results confirm that socioeconomic factors significantly influence the level of cooperation, with the lowest parental involvement being recorded in economically weaker regions, which corresponds to international research, including the PISA study. Data analysis shows that the implementation of modern technologies by the school increases the level of parental involvement by 12% beyond sociodemographic factors.

Conclusion. The article offers practical recommendations for improving cooperation between school and family and emphasises the need for targeted strategies that take into account the diverse needs of all actors in the educational process.

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Biogram autora

Václav Šimek - University of Social Science and Security, Foreign branch in Prague, Hovorčovická 1281/11, 182 00 Praha 8, Czech Republic

An expert in pedagogical psychology, connecting theory with practice in education and safety. As vice-rector of the University of Social Sciences and Security, he integrates psychology, pedagogy and martial arts. He developed the Perun System self-defense system and researches the prevention of bullying and the protection of educators, especially with regard to post-covid changes in the behavior of students and the influence of sports on youth and the prevention of bullying and cyberbullying. His work promotes mental well-being and healthy relationships in schools. Thanks to his practice in martial arts, he takes a comprehensive approach to personality development. He is also engaged in lecturing, mentoring and consulting, making him a driver of positive changes.

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2025-07-03

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Šimek, V. (2025). The Importance of Cooperation between Parents and School. Andragogy Adult Education and Social Marketing, 5(5). https://doi.org/10.15503/andr2025.6