Conclusions and Implications

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Abstract

This final chapter puts together different pieces of evidence obtained from different methods and sources to address the knowledge gap identified in Chap. 1. With knowledge on the convergence and divergence in habitus and practices of different stakeholders regarding parental involvement as well as its effects, we will revisit the conceptual framework constructed in Chap. 3 Based on the outcomes of the models we will make recommendations for policy-makers, educators and parents regarding how and in what form parental involvement could effectively improve children’s learning in Hong Kong.

Keywords

Knowledge gap in parental involvement Factors related to parental involvement Effects on student learning Theoretical implications Practical Implications Bourdieu-Coleman-Logic of Practices Leadership Communitarian Qualitative and quantitative methods HLM 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.The Chinese University of Hong KongFaculty of EducationN.T.,Hong KongHong Kong SAR
  2. 2.City University of Hong KongDepartment of Applied Social StudiesHong KongHong Kong SAR

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