To understand the parent perspective through their remote learning experience, CSPV provided a survey specifically designed by parents for parents with questions parents wanted to be asked. 

CSPV have received an overwhelming number of responses and great feedback to ensure we are able to take parent voice and perspective to future discussions and forums about what we've learned during remote learning and what parents would like to see continue for the improvement of parent engagement in student learning.

The responses from parents have been mostly positive with many saying they have learned so much from the experience, both in what their children are learning at school, the language of learning and a new found understanding of what teachers do for their children.

Here are some quotes from parents when asked what they found most helpful during remote learning at home and what they'd like to see continue:

"I think having more time speaking to the teachers so parents are more aware of the struggles there children are having. It enabled me to work on these areas. It has made such a difference to my child and their focus on school and consistently doing their best work."

"Teachers should always update parents on weekly basis what kids are going to be learning on the following week and so forth.. Parents should have a copy of the learning plan in hand same as the teachers.. So at home parents know on which day, which part they’re learning according to the learning plan..At home it’s an opportunity for parents to ask questions about what they have learnt and teach them a bit more about it if they find some tasks are hard.."

"Regular feedback on my child's progress. I also liked knowing what they were learning as it gave opportunities for us to discuss current learning topics in real life situations."

"An app that allows parents to see what work has been completed daily and grades would be appreciated. I’d like if my child has a maths assessment. I’d like to know the subject and the grade. Any key marking assessments I’d like to be more informed on exactly what is being taught."

"Knowing how the children were learning." 

"Now that we are unable to go on to school premises and chat with staff, it has been great to stay connected with them via online class platforms every now and then."

"Continuous communication is the key to success." 

"Seesaw was great to share what my son is doing at home and what I am trying to do to assist the teacher with my child’s education. Teachers need to increase parental engagement in the school and support parents to involve themselves in their child’s learning."

"I’d go back to remote learning in a heartbeat. We loved it as a family, and we enjoyed the time together and getting to know where the kids were at with their education. I was disappointed in the school reports that the hard work the kids and the parents did wasn’t acknowledged. It was certainly difficult managing full time work and the kids education but I think as a family unit we were successful."

"Communicating with parents about the children’s various ways of learning and trying to extend these at home and school. Communicate with parents on a regular basis about where the children are at, so we can work on things at home if the students are struggling at school and not wait till the end of term if there is an issue with any learning."   

"Few dot points a week to help parents know what they are learning in class (easier to keep child up to date if they miss a day due to illness)."

"I'd like it if they could send home more games for us to play over the weekend, or even ideas of games that will help with the children's learning. This experience made me realise how little I know about what they're learning in class, and how I can foster their learning from home."

There are many more insights to be shared from the feedback provided by parents and CSPV will be sharing these through a series of webinars and through a report that summarises the research.

You may also order a copy of the survey report by clicking on the link below.