Indicators of Parent Attitude and Behavior towards Education--The Case of Australia and Germany

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11

Foreign Countries; Parent Attitudes; Educational Attitudes; Educational Opportunities; Outcomes of Education; Parent Student Relationship; Elementary Secondary Education; Achievement Tests; International Assessment; Secondary School Students; Elementary School Students

Australia; Germany

This paper looks at the Australian and German education systems using three key indicators - structures of educational opportunity, educational outcomes and the attitudes and behaviors of parents. The study is designed with the view that comparative research, which explores shared and unique system characteristics, underpins better explanations and in turn better research and policy. The third indicator concerning the importance of parent perceptions of education and their use of strategies to gain educational advantage is often overlooked in comparative research. Preliminary findings show that through the increased use of strategies such as tutoring and private school enrolment, German and Australian families do not perceive that their education system is delivering enough. An education system performs better when families have high levels of trust and confidence in the educational opportunities and outcomes available for their children.

As Provided

2019

ED596728