This qualitative thematic analysis explores parents' perceptions of Suzuki music learning. Although parents are part of the 'Suzuki triangle' alongside the child and teacher, there is little research that investigates the Suzuki parent role. This work explores self-reports of parents' experiences, expectations, and needs during their child's first…

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a significant cause of cognitive and developmental disability among children in Canada, with accompanying lifelong risks to independent living. Previous studies have called for improved home-school collaboration to support children with FASD, but barriers remain for parents seeking collaborative…

Early childhood educators are key players in shaping young children's active behavior. However, their involvement in children's physical activity (PA) may vary along a continuum, ranging from active participation to distant supervision. This qualitative study sought to explore how childcare directors and early childhood educators (ECEs) perceive…

Using case study methodology including weekly focus group meetings and individual interviews, this article reports results of a study in a Canadian childcare centre in which four educators shared their attitudes and experiences on their role as educators and on building relationships with the children transitioning into their care and their…

Quality inclusive physical activity (PA) programmes have demonstrated vast benefits for individuals with (e.g.) and without disabilities. For example, among people with disabilities, PA participation is related to enhanced social inclusion, reduced risk for secondary health conditions, optimised physical functioning, and improved overall…

In this article, the author makes visible and works to interrupt the story of school as "protectorate." In examining, within this dominant narrative, educators' taken-for-granted assumptions about parents' positioning in relation to the landscape of school, the author presents research on parent engagement that provides those within the…

Presents effective strategies to enhance parental support for school second-language (L2) programs, focusing on orientating parents to L2 programs, capitalizing on current international events, direct parent-teacher cooperation, and involving parents in cultural projects. Techniques for engendering support for Ukrainian L2 language programs are…

This paper advances a model for the use of parents in the implementation of cooperative learning strategies in the home, so that parents can join with teachers in providing a quality education for their children. The main principles of the model include teaching parents how to: (1) encourage their children by providing adequate opportunities for…