M70
Award in Communicating with Parents
Schools in the 21st century have become more diverse than ever before. Understanding the learners’, and hence, the parents’ familial, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds is essential. Involving and collaborating effectively with parents as important stakeholders is crucial for the success of any school. Greater parental involvement leads to greater success for the child.
Applicants interested in following this programme are to satisfy one of the minimum eligibility criteria:
By the end of this module, the learner will be able to:
a) Collaborate with other participants in devising a parental plan;
b) Produce new possibilities of involvement and collaboration for one’s school;
c) Create a plan to involve and collaborate with parents.
a) List methods of parental involvement and collaboration with parents;
b) Describe the school’s vision vis-à-vis parents.
a) Research on how others have involved and collaborated with parents;
b) Create opportunities for parental learning;
c) Describe parental wishes for their children.
This module adopts a blended approach to teaching and learning. Information related to the structure and delivery of the module may be accessed through the IfE Portal. For further details, kindly refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy and Procedures found on the Institute for Education’s website.
This programme adopts continuous and summative methods of assessment including assignments, online tasks, reflective journals, projects and video presentations. For further details, kindly refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy and Procedures.
Upon successful completion of this module, course participants will be conferred an accredited certification.
Upon successful completion of this module, course participants may use certification conferred to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning for accredited programmes. Teachers may also use this certification in their application for accelerated progression.
1. Celeste Y. M. Yuen and Alan C. K. Cheung (2014) School engagement and parental involvement: the case of cross-border students in Singapore Aust. Educ. Res. (2014) 41:89–107
2. Wheeler, H. & Connor, J. (2008) Parents, Early Years and Learning. Activities book for childminders. London: National
