| Description |
vi, 218 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Teaching and learning series |
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Teaching and learning series (Marshall Cavendish Academic)
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. Singapore schools today : survival of the fittest -- Ch. 2. The research framework -- Ch. 3. The families -- Ch. 4. Mothers who manage : proactive parenting -- Ch. 5. Mothers on the margin : passive parenting -- Ch. 6. Proactive and passive parenting -- Ch. 7. Social relationships : the role of social capital -- Ch. 8. Discussion and implications |
| Summary |
"This book examines the part that parents, especially mothers, play in the schooling of primary school children in Singapore. Parents can be one of two types: 'proactive' parents who strategically manage their children's daily activities to support academic success, and 'passive' parents who are less involved in schooling matters." "The book also looks at the current conditions of education in Singapore schools today, as well as the role that social relationships play in enhancing educational success for children."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Revision of the author's thesis (Ph.D.)--Nanyang Technological University, 2001 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-212) and index |
| Subject |
Education, Elementary -- Parent participation -- Singapore -- Case studies.
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Chinese -- Education (Elementary) -- Singapore -- Case studies.
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Educational surveys -- Singapore.
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies.
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| LC no. |
2004348780 |
| ISBN |
9812103198 |
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