427). Students need to understand the way the world runs and their role in society (Bravmann, et
Specifically the researcher will try to address the following question: "How can parents involve themselves in education to promote student learning and achievement and best aid students in becoming productive members of society at large." Multiple studies have suggested that parental involvement is increasingly important to student achievement (Machen, Notar & Wilson, 2005; Bravmann, Green, Joseph, Mikel & Windschitl, 2000; Kaplan, 1997)
There are many obstacles that exist within the classroom that can impede suitable curriculum development. One dilemma is combining teacher values and beliefs with those of student interests and values (Powell, 1999)