| Title: |
Remote Australian Primary School Parents' Attitudes towards Their Children's Learning of Mathematics and the Role of Technology |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Jones, Garry; Tran, Dung; Van Bergen, Penny; Bower, Matt; Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) |
| Source: |
Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. 2023. |
| Availability: |
Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. GPO Box 2747, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia. Tel: +61-8-8363-0288; Fax: +61-8-8362-9288; e-mail: sales@merga.net.au; Web site: http://www.merga.net.au/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
8 |
| Publication Date: |
2023 |
| Document Type: |
Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Elementary School Students; Parent Attitudes; Rural Areas; Mathematics Education; Technology Uses in Education; Parent Child Relationship; Digital Literacy; Information Technology; Teaching Methods; Foreign Countries; Parents as Teachers |
| Geographic Terms: |
Australia |
| Abstract: |
This qualitative study investigates remote Australian primary school parents' attitudes towards their children's learning of mathematics and the role of technology. Using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, results revealed that parents aimed to provide the best mathematics learning opportunities for their children, yet they felt obsolete and isolated from their children's learning. Additionally, they valued the role of technology, but did not think school was providing adequate digital literacy skills. Discussion about what changes to the educational community are suggested to support parents in their children's learning. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
ED631612 |
| Database: |
ERIC |