Family engagement is important for culturally linguistically diverse (CLD) learners, especially during the time transitioning to post-pandemic. This presentation, based on the current study, explores the challenges and opportunities of family engagement from the perspective of diverse family backgrounds. The study used a mixed-method approach in which a survey instrument was sent to twenty families and a sample of six participants were selected for in-depth interviews. Several themes emerged from the in-depth interviews, including educating parents on school policy, communication, building teacher-parents bidirectional relationships, technology used in the classroom, and curriculum. Recommendations that integrate Epstein’s (2001) framework of Family-School-Community Partnerships and Brofenbrenner’s bioecological model (1978) will be encouraged in the development of effective culturally appropriate family engagement programs. Implications for further studies will be discussed.

Authors:
Shu-Yuan Lin, Idaho State University, United States
Esther Ntuli, Idaho State University, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Lin is a Clinical Professor at Idaho State University. Her research focuses on concept mapping, English as a second/foreign language instruction, family engagement, technology integration, equity, and ethics in K-16 education.

Dr Esther Ntuli is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Idaho State University, United States

Connect on ResearchGate
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shu-Yuan-Lin

Additional website of interest
https://sylin.weebly.com

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