THE ROLE OF FAMILY ENVIRONMENT IN DISTANCE LEARNING

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  • Eleni N. Nikolaou Assistant Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece orcid.org/0000-0003-1840-3433

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v9i8.4437

Keywords:

distance learning, parents, family

Abstract

This paper aims to discuss the role of family environment in distance learning. It presents the research conducted regarding parents’ views on distance learning, the way they experience it, the obstacles and the assets that are associated with distance learning. School-family collaborative relations are regarded crucial in enhancing students’ learning experience. Parents can contribute to their children’s learning by cultivating a positive relationship with their children, providing advice and guidance, organizing time, recording, and encouraging participation (motivation), teaching with the aim of supporting children. Parents can also supervise the completion of tasks and seek help when needed, time management, identifying students' needs, communication, and access to useful resources. It is important that parents understand the essential role that children play online. Parents need to be trained to organize their children's time, motivate students, and provide them with learning support when needed and make sure their child is learning. Finally, recommendations are presented about supporting students’ online learning by their parents.

 

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  • Eleni N. Nikolaou, Assistant Professor, Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece orcid.org/0000-0003-1840-3433

    Eleni N. Nikolaou is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece. Her articles have been published in reputable scientific peer-reviewed journals and conferences, either in national or international level. She participates as a reviewer in Greek as well as in international journals. Her published work is uploaded in the following web page https://nikolaoueleni.wordpress.com/

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2022-08-30

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Vol. 9 No. 8 (2022)

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