Journal

Scientia Paedagogica Experimentalis 2025, Vol. 62-2

ISSN

0582-2351

e-ISSN

2953-1446

Title

THE DYNAMICS OF PARENT-TEACHER COLLABORATION IN CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION

Author

Ana Mirosavljević, Marija Sablić and Ana Andrijević

Pages

161-190

Keywords

Competencies, partnership, teacher, teacher-parent collaboration.

Abstract

This study examines the multifaceted nature of collaboration between teachers and parents in primary education, with a particular focus on the Croatian educational context. Through a qualitative research approach involving interviews with 4 teachers and 10 parents, the study explores the dynamics, challenges, and potential avenues for improvement in teacher-parent relationships. The research was conducted over a three-month period from November 2023 to January 2024. The results of this qualitative research show parental desire for collaboration and their insufficient involvement in school activities, which can be consequently linked to the teachers' approach. Furthermore, the findings reveal a complex interplay of factors influencing collaborative practices, including communication methods, parental involvement in school activities, and systemic barriers within the educational framework. This analysis contributes to the growing body of literature on educational partnerships and offers insights for The Dynamics of Parent-T eacher Collaboration 189 enhancing pedagogical practices and policy development in primary education.

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