After school student care is fast gaining popularity in Singapore due the role it plays in supporting academic development. However, while student care can help your child cope with learning challenges, parent involvement remains crucial in improving student outcomes.
Studies have shown that parental involvement—whether it’s in the form of resources, aspirations and expectations or home-school collaborations between parent and teacher—has a positive impact on children’s development.
Let us explore, in further detail, the impact of parent involvement on student care outcomes.
Understanding The Impact of Parent Involvement on Student Care Outcomes
The role parents play in child development has been a subject of interest in academic literature. Not just in Singapore, across the globe, there’s a general consensus that active involvement can have a positive impact on student outcomes. Here are some ways parental involvement can leave a positive impact.
Building A Healthy Self Esteem
Parental involvement in a child’s after school care will help them build a healthier sense of self and better perception of the world around them. This leads to better attendance rates, and a more receptive attitude towards knowledge and guidance.
MindSpace, through our proprietary learning techniques and Champion Mindset pedagogy, is designed to help children reach their potential. However, parent involvement is necessary to support learning outcomes, whether it be the values of resilience and adaptability taught by our 3-Mind approach or the lessons taught at school.
Encouraging Academic Curiosity
Parents can support formal education efforts with informal ones that promote an inclination towards intellectual pursuits. Children will be able to pick up on these cues and begin to take initiatives to expand their own knowledge horizons, supplementing and enriching their school-going experience.
Engaging in educational games, reading together, having conversations and involving children in educational outings are some ways caregivers can expand on their child’s conventional school-based learning. Such activities can also foster a natural love of learning in children, allowing them to be more receptive towards information.
Improved Parent Teacher Relationships
Significant academic improvements have been recorded as a result of parents or guardians taking an active role in communicating with their children’s teachers. This open interaction keeps both parties informed of the child’s progress and any issues faced. Additionally, both parents and educators can work together to find the best solutions and approaches for any challenges the child may face.
In Conclusion
At MindSpace, we employ research-backed learning methods during our after-school care programmes, such as the Optimal Flow Method™ and Art of Learning™. These learning methods allow your child the opportunity to learn in a more meaningful and holistic way, promoting a deeper understanding and better retention of information.
Find a MindSpace centre near you or contact us to find out more about our after school care programme. We would be delighted to clarify any other questions you may have.