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EFFECTIVE SCHOOLS RESEARCH Research indicates that a child’s success in school is significantly influenced by having: CLASSROOMS, PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND SCHOOLS ALL WORKING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Learning takes place in relationships. The home, the school, and the community all contribute to a child’s development. Research shows that families and communities play an essential role in supporting the educational goals of schools. Communities can reinforce positive character traits such as honesty, courtesy, diligence and respect for others and set standards of high expectations for good citizenship. They can establish social networks which give children a sense of belonging and protect them against adversities in later life. Communities which discourage drugs, encourage children to stay in school, and caution against drinking while driving can communicate values that are likely also to be promoted at home and school. Community-based programs that involve children and youth in such activities as protecting the local environment, conducting food drives for the hungry, and participating in library-based reading programs provide youngsters with firsthand experience in cooperating with, and being supportive of, their neighbours. The research shows that even for children from dysfunctional families and extremely high-risk environments the love, interest, and support of just one single relative or concerned member of the community can overcome severe physical and emotional challenges and promote a child’s educational success. The literature on aboriginal education indicates that preserving traditional languages is extremely important for all aboriginal peoples. If schools are going to teach these languages successfully teachers must receive the active participation and support of parents and community members. Sources:Ayoungman,
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