"higher quality in education with family support"

"Higher quality in education with family support"

A School Partnership Project financed by the European

Commission. (Partner schools from Estonia,

Romania, Turkey) - 2007 – 2009

Synthesis

•A better insertion on the European labour market is one of the aims of education today.

•Starting from the present situation in schools we have noticed that the drop-outs and the low results at graduating, and thus a low rate of social inclusion, are most of the time due to the lack of family involvement in children’s personal and professional development.

• This situation is increasing dramatically today mainly in the less developed countries of Europe where the rate of migration of the labour force is increasing, children remaining at home in the care of their grandparents and relatives.

• Through this European partnership we will try to find out the position of all parts involved regarding this issue, the causes which keep parents / relatives away from school and the modalities to make them get involved in the school activities directly and continuously.

• Parents and relatives should understand that their presence in school is beneficial for their children.

• Teachers and students have to become aware of the necessity of this cooperation for the common benefit, and thus, for raising the quality in education

• For the above mentioned reasons the partners elaborated together a set of questionnaires which were given to students, parents and teachers from the three schools involved:

• 1. 1. Colegiul National Mihai EminescuColegiul National Mihai Eminescu, , Baia Mare, Romania, coordinating Baia Mare, Romania, coordinating institution (institution (http://cneminescu.licee.edu.ro ) )

• 2. 2. Kaiu Põhikool Kaiu Põhikool, Rapla County, Estonia , Rapla County, Estonia ((http://www.kaiu.edu.ee/))

• 3. ÖZEL ÜFTADE LİSESİ, Uşak, Turkey (http://uftadelisesi.k12.tr/)

http://cneminescu.licee.edu.ro/

http://cneminescu.licee.edu.ro/

http://www.kaiu.edu.ee/



http://uftadelisesi.k12.tr/

• The questionnaires aimed at finding out the position of the three parties, related to the cooperation between school and family.

• Number of people who answered the questionnaires:• Students:Estonia: 96Romania: 480Turkey:???• Parents: Estonia: 73Romania: 320Turkey: ???• Teachers:Estonia: 14Romania: 41Turkey: 29

Results –StudentsI. General information about the

target group

1. Age:Estonia: 8-16Romania: 15-19Turkey: 14-19

2. School TypeEstonia: PublicRomania: PublicTurkey: Private

3. Place of residenceEstonia: rural 100%Romania: rural 37% urban 63%Turkey: rural 14, 26% urban 83.74%

Estonia, 100

Romania, 37

Turkey, 14.26

Estonia, 0

Romania, 63

Turkey, 83.74

0

20

40

60

80

100

Rural Urban

Estonia

Romania

Turkey

4. Who do students live with during the school year?Estonia: with parents: 98%; with other relatives: 2%Romania: with parents: 60%; with other relatives: 26%; in a dormitory: 12%; by themselves: 2%Turkey: with parents: 54.68%; with other relatives: 5.42%; in a dormitory: 39.90%

Estonia, 98

Romania, 60Turkey, 54.68

Estonia, 2

Romania, 26

Turkey, 5.42Romania, 12

Turkey, 39.9

Romania, 20102030405060708090

100

withparents

with otherrelatives

in adormitory

bythemselves

EstoniaRomaniaTurkey

5. Parents’ marital statusEstonia: married 44%; divorced 12%; deceased: 6%; not married: 29%; foster parents: 1%Romania: married 77%; divorced 8%; deceased: 12%; not married: 3%Turkey: married 93%; divorced 3.55%; deceased: 3.45%

Estonia, 44

Romania, 77

Turkey, 93

Estonia, 12Romania, 8

Turkey, 3.55Estonia, 6Romania, 12

Turkey, 3.45

Estonia, 29

Romania, 3Estonia, 10102030405060708090

100

married divorced deceased notmarried

fosterparents


6. Brothers and/or sistersEstonia: yes: 97%; no 3%Romania: yes: 58%; no 42%Turkey: yes: 90.64%; no 9.36%

Estonia, 97

Romania, 58

Turkey, 90.64

Estonia, 3

Romania, 42

Turkey, 9.36

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yes no


7. How often do they meet their parents?MothersEstonia: daily: 95.7%; only in weekends: 2.3%; once a month: 1%; others: 1%Romania: daily: 62%; only in weekends: 16%; once a month: 6%; only in holidays 10%; others (mother deceased or abroad) 6%Turkey: daily: daily: 51.23%; only in weekends: 18.23%; once a month: 10.84%; only in holidays 8.37%; others 11.33%

Estonia, 95.7

Romania, 62

Turkey, 51.23

Estonia, 2.3



Turkey, 10.84


Turkey, 11.33Romania, 10Turkey, 8.37

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daily only inweekends

once a month others only inholidays


FathersEstonia: daily: 9.6%; only in weekends: 5.6%; once a month: 11.3%; only in holidays 1.1%; others: 12.4% (???)Romania: daily: 59%; only in weekends: 23%; once a month: 4%; only in holidays:9%; others (father deceased , abroad or no father) 5%Turkey: daily: 51.23%; only in weekends: 18.23%; once a month: 10.84%; only in holidays 8.37%; others 11.33% (???)

Estonia, 9.6

Romania, 59

Turkey, 51.23

Estonia, 5.6

Romania, 23

Turkey, 18.23

Estonia, 11.3

Romania, 4

Turkey, 10.84

Estonia, 1.1


Estonia, 12.4

Romania, 5

Turkey, 11.33

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

daily only inweekends

once a month only inholidays

others


8. Time spent with parentsEstonia: Less than an hour: 6.3%; more than an hour: 87.4%; not at all: 6.3%Romania: Less than an hour: 18%; more than an hour: 77%; not at all: 5%Turkey: Less than an hour: 10.84%; more than an hour: 53.20%; not at all: 35.96%

Estonia, 6.3

Romania, 18

Turkey, 10.84

Estonia, 87.4

Romania, 77

Turkey, 53.2

Estonia, 6.3Romania, 5

Turkey, 35.96

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

less than an hour more than an hour not at all


9. Degree of satisfaction related to the parents-children relationshipEstonia: always: 67%; sometimes: 30%; never: 3%Romania: always: 62%; sometimes: 32%; never: 6%Turkey: always: 69.98%; sometimes: 28.54%; never: 1.48%

Estonia, 67

Romania, 62

Turkey, 69.98


Turkey, 28.54


Turkey, 1.48

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

always sometimes never


10. Sharing school matters with the parents:Estonia: often: 40%; sometimes: 53.8%; never 6.2%Romania: often: 58%; sometimes: 40%; never 2%Turkey: often: 34.98%; sometimes: 57.14%; never 7.88%

Estonia, 40

Romania, 58

Turkey, 34.98

Estonia, 53.8

Romania, 40

Turkey, 57.14

Estonia, 6.2

Romania, 2

Turkey, 7.88

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

often sometimes never


11. Which member of the family is more interested in the child’s school activity?Estonia: mothers: 27.9%; fathers: 4.1%; both 64%; none:2%; other members: 2%Romania: mothers: 37%; fathers: 8%; both 45%; none:2%; other members: 8%Turkey: mothers: 29.06%; fathers: 21.18%; both 39.92%; none:5%; other members: 3.93%

Estonia, 27.9

Romania, 37

Turkey, 29.06

Estonia, 4.1

Romania, 8

Turkey, 21.18

Estonia, 64

Romania, 45

Turkey, 39.92

Estonia, 2Romania, 2Turkey, 5

Estonia, 2

Romania, 8

Turkey, 3.93

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

mothers fathers both none other members


II. Parents’ cooperation with school12. How often do parents come to school?Estonia: weekly: 2%; monthly 4.1%; once a semester: 33%; once a year: 49.5%; never: 11.4%Romania: weekly: 1%; monthly 37%; once a semester: 52%; once a year: 8%; never: 2%Turkey: weekly: 11.33%; monthly 41.87%; once a semester: 39.41%; once a year: 6.90%; never: 0.49%


Turkey, 11.33

Estonia, 4.1

Romania, 37

Turkey, 41.87

Estonia, 33

Romania, 52

Turkey, 39.41

Estonia, 49.5


Estonia, 11.4


10

20

30

40

50

60

weekly monthly once asemester

once a year never


13. Reasons for coming to schoolEstonia: to attend the parental meetings: 43.4%; to solve a problem: 9.4%; for celebrations: 30.2%; to get informed about their child: 6.9%; when they are called by teachers/form teachers/ headmasters: 8.8%; to pay school taxes: 1.3%Romania: to attend the parental meetings: 92%; to solve a problem: 73%; for celebrations: 4%; to get informed about their child: 48%; when they are called by teachers/form teachers/ headmasters: 95%; to pay school taxes: not the caseTurkey: to attend the parental meetings: 79.80%; to solve a problem: 38.42%; for celebrations: 15.76%; to get informed about their child: 73.89%; when they are called by teachers/form teachers/ headmasters: 49.75%; to pay school taxes: 15.27%

Estonia, 43.4

Romania, 92

Turkey, 79.8

Estonia, 9.4

Romania, 73

Turkey, 38.42

Estonia, 30.2

Romania, 4

Turkey, 15.76

Estonia, 6.9

Romania, 48

Turkey, 73.89

Estonia, 8.8

Romania, 95

Turkey, 49.75

Estonia, 1.3

Turkey, 15.27

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to attendthe parental

meetings

to solve aproblem

forcelebrations

to getinformed

about theirchild

when theyare called

to payschool taxes


14. Reasons for not coming to schoolEstonia: lack of time: 68.1%; lack of interest 7.7%; working abroad: 4.4%; distance to school: 3.3%; other reasons: 16.5%Romania: lack of time: 89%; lack of interest 6%; working abroad: 12%; distance to school: 28%; other reasons: 16%Turkey: lack of time: 39.90%; lack of interest 1.48%; working abroad: 3.94%; distance to school: 13.79%; other reasons: 0.49%; they don’t know why: 46.31

Estonia, 68.1

Romania, 89

Turkey, 39.9

Estonia, 7.7Romania, 6Turkey, 1.48

Estonia, 4.4

Romania, 12

Turkey, 3.94Estonia, 3.3

Romania, 28

Turkey, 13.79Estonia, 16.5Romania, 16

Turkey, 0.490

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

lack of time lack ofinterest

workingabroad

distance toschool

other reason


15. How do they keep in touch with teachers?Estonia: by telephone: 63.5%; via e-mail: 5.3%; by coming to school: 14.6%; they do not keep in touch with teachers: 16.6%Romania: by telephone: 30%; via e-mail: 0%; by coming to school: 97%; they do not keep in touch with teachers: 3%Turkey: by telephone: 74.87%; via e-mail: 3.44%; by coming to school: 82.24%; they do not keep in touch with teachers: 3.45%

Estonia, 63.5

Romania, 30

Turkey, 74.87


Turkey, 3.44

Estonia, 14.6

Romania, 97

Turkey, 82.24

Estonia, 16.6


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by telephone via e-mail by comingschool

they do notkeep in touchwith teachers


16. Parents’ attitude towards schoolEstonia: they appreciate it: 82.8%; they despise it: 2.2%; they are passive: 15%Romania: they appreciate it: 88%; they despise it: 0%; they are passive: 12%Turkey: they appreciate it: 77.34%; they despise it: 7.37%; they are passive: 15.29%

Estonia, 82.8

Romania, 88

Turkey, 77.34


Turkey, 7.37


Turkey, 15.29

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

they appreciate it they despise it they are passive


17. If the students’ opinions are similar to their parents’Estonia: Yes: 80%; No: 20%Romania: Yes: 84%; No: 16%Turkey: Yes: 67.49%; No: 32.51%


Turkey, 67.49


Turkey, 32.5

0

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20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

yes no


18. Reasons for attending schoolEstonia: because of the family: 7.9%; for a career: 54.8%; for financial reasons: 4%; to socialize: 11.9%; because they like school: 16.6%; do not know why: 4.8%Romania: because of the family: 62%; for a career: 88%; for financial reasons: 2%; to socialize: 73%; because they like school: 54%; do not know why: 15%; due to law: 8%Turkey: because of the family: 25.62%; for a career: 75.37%; for financial reasons: 14.78%; to socialize: 34.48%; because they like school: 23.65%; do not know why: 10.84%

Estonia, 7.9

Romania, 62

Turkey, 25.62

Estonia, 54.8

Romania, 88

Turkey, 75.37


Turkey, 14.78Estonia, 11.9

Romania, 73

Turkey, 34.48

Estonia, 16.6

Romania, 54

Turkey, 23.65

Estonia, 4.8


Romania, 8

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

because ofthe family

for acareer

forfinancialreasons

tosocialize

becausethey likeschool

do notknow why

due to law


19. If they find family involvement in students’ school activity beneficialEstonia: Yes: 64.3%; No 5.1%; Maybe: 30.6%Romania: Yes: 92%; No 0%; Maybe: 8%Turkey: Yes: 70%; No 5%; Maybe: 25%

Estonia, 64.3

Romania, 92

Turkey, 70


Turkey, 5

Estonia, 30.6

Romania, 8

Turkey, 25

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yes no maybe


Conclusions:The two schools from Romania and Turkey are attended by teenagers (14-19) while the school from Estonia is attended by younger students (8-16).The Romanian and Estonian schools are public while the Turkish school is private.In Romania and Turkey the majority of the students are from urban areas (63% & 83%) while in Estonia the students are all from the rural area.In Estonia the majority of the students live with their parents (98%) while in Romania and Turkey the percentage is lower (60% & 54.68%). That means that in Romania and Turkey a lot of students do not live with their parents because their parents live in a different place than the town is or because they work abroad.As to the parents’ marital status there is a great difference between the Estonian and the Turkish parents. While in Estonia only 44% are married, in Turkey 93% are married. Romania is somewhere between (77%).

As to family composition Estonia and Turkey are somehow similar regarding the number of brothers and sisters (97%, 90.64%). In Romania the percentage of unique children is higher (42%).As to the frequency of meeting their parents the higher percentage is in Estonia ( 95.7%). An explanation could be the lower age and the fact that they all live either with their parents of with their relatives.In all countries those who live with their parents spend more than an hour together ( EE 87%, RO 77%, TK 53.2%)In all three countries the degrees of satisfaction or insatisfaction related to parents-children relationship are almost the same (satisfied between 60%-70%, sometimes between 28%-32% and never between 1%- 6%).

According to the students’ answers in all countries they share their school problems with their families in a fairly high percentage. Still there are students who do not discuss such problems with their parents ( EE 6.2%, RO 2%, TK 7.88)We also noticed that in all countries both parents are interested in their children’s school activity. It is interesting to point out the fact that in Turkey the number of fathers involved in the children’s education is higher. Almost all parents come to school mostly for the parental meetings.We can notice that in Turkey many parents come to school far more often than in Estonia and Romania (41.87% come to school monthly). Thus, the lowest percentage of parents who never come to school is in Turkey.

Reasons for not coming to school: lack of time in EE and RO ( 68.1%, 89%) and in Turkey 46.31 % of the students whose parents do not come to school are not aware of the parents’ reasons for not coming.As to the way parents keep in touch with school we can mention that the telephone is very popular in Estonia and Turkey . The e-mail is not used at all in Romania. It is true that it is used in a quite low percentage both in Estonia and Turkey. The parents attitude towards school is positive in all countries ( EE 82.8%; RO 88%; TK 77.34%)The students share almost the same opinion with their parents but in Turkey only 67.49% have the same opinions as their parents while in EE the percentage is 80% and in RO 84%.

The main reason for coming to school is in all countries the desire to prepare themselves for a future career.

The majority of students find family involvement in their school activity beneficial . The highest percentage is to be found in Romania ( 92%).

Results –Teachers I. General information about the target group1. SexEstonia: males 25%; females 75%Romania: males 20%; females 80%Turkey: males 62%; females 38%

Estonia, 100

Romania, 37

Turkey, 14.26

Estonia, 0

Romania, 63

Turkey, 83.74

0

20

40

60

80

100

Rural Urban

Estonia

Romania

Turkey

2. EducationEstonia: secondary 18.75%; high school 75%; others 6.25%Romania: high school 100%Turkey: high school 100%

Estonia, 18.75

Romania, 100Turkey,

100Estonia,

75

Estonia, 6.250

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100

secondary highschool

others

Estonia

Romania

Turkey

3. Place of residenceEstonia: rural 7%; urban 93%Romania: urban 100%Turkey: urban 100%

Estonia, 7

Romania, 100

Turkey, 100

Estonia, 93

0

20

40

60

80

100

Rural Urban

Estonia

Romania

Turkey

4. ReligionEstonia: believers:12.5%; nonbelievers: 75%; agnostics 12.5%Romania: believers: 85.5%; nonbelievers: 0%; agnostics 7.3% No answer 7.3Turkey: with parents: believers:100%; nonbelievers: 0%; agnostics 0%

Estonia, 12.5

Romania, 85.5

Turkey, 100

Estonia, 75

Romania, 0Turkey, 0

Estonia, 12.5Romania, 7.3

Turkey, 0

Romania, 7.3

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

believers nonbelievers agnostics no answer

Estonia

Romania

Turkey

Collaboration with parents:How often do you meet the parents?Estonia:Once a year: 6.25%; Twice a year: 56.25%; Every month:6.25%; Every week: 18.7%Romania:Once a year: 25%;Twice a year: 59%; Every month:5%; Every week: 2.5% No answer 8.5%Turkey:Once a year: 0%;Twice a year: 17%; Every month:58%; Every week: 25%%

Estonia, 6.25

Romania, 25

Turkey, 0


Turkey, 17


Turkey, 58

Estonia, 18.7

Romania, 2.5

Turkey, 25

Romania, 8.5

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

once a year twice a year every month every week no answer


Where do you meet them?Estonia: at school: 81.2%; at home:12.5% ; at the parents’ working place 6.25%; outside school 75%Romania: at school: 90%; at home:0% ; at the parents’ working place 0%; outside school 7.5%; both at school and outside: 2.5%Turkey: at school: 80%; at home:72% ; at the parents’ working place 3%; outside school 0%

Estonia, 81.2

Romania, 90

Turkey, 80

Estonia, 12.5

Romania, 0

Turkey, 72

Estonia, 6.25

Romania, 0Turkey, 3

Estonia, 75

Romania, 7.5

Turkey, 0Romania, 2.5

Turkey, 00

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

at school at home at theparents'

working place

outside schoolboth at schooland outside


Are you satisfied with the parents’ attitude towards you ?Estonia: Yes 87.55% ; No 12.5%Romania: Yes 36.5% ; No 27%; I can’t say: 36.5%Turkey: Yes 100% ; No 0%

Estonia, 87.55

Romania, 36.5

Turkey, 100

Estonia, 12.5

Romania, 27

Turkey, 0

Romania, 36.5

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yes no I can't say


Are you satisfied with the parents’ attitude towards school ?Estonia: Yes 87.5% ; No 12.5%Romania: Yes 36.5% ; No 27%; I can’t say: 36.5%Turkey: Yes 97% ; No 3 %

Estonia, 87.55

Romania, 36.5

Turkey, 97

Estonia, 12.5

Romania, 27

Turkey, 3

Romania, 36.5

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yes no I can't say


Do you consider the meetings with the parents beneficial for influencing the students behaviour? Estonia: Very beneficial 6.25%; Sometimes 87.5%; Satisfied 12.55; Not satisfied 0%Romania: Very beneficial 47.7%; Sometimes 40%; Satisfied 9.8; Not satisfied 2.5%Turkey: Very beneficial 60%; Sometimes 27%; Satisfied 3%; Not satisfied 0%

Estonia, 6.25

Romania, 47.7

Turkey, 60

Estonia, 87.5

Romania, 40

Turkey, 27


Turkey, 3Estonia, 0

Romania, 2.5Turkey, 00

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

very beneficial sometimes satisfied not satisfied


If you have a problem with one of the students, how would you solve the problem ?Estonia: Inviting the parents to school 13.2%; Calling them to school 31.25%; Talking to the student 68.75%; Talking to the colleagues 25%; Talking to the Headmaster 18.75%

Romania: Inviting the parents to school 17.5%; Calling them to school 5%; Talking to the student 35%; Talking to the colleagues 5 %; Talking to the Headmaster 2.5%

Turkey: Inviting the parents to school 31%; Calling them to school 27%; Talking to the student 90%; Talking to the colleagues 3%; Talking to the Headmaster 9%


Turkey, 31Estonia, 31.25

Romania, 5

Turkey, 27

Estonia, 68.75

Romania, 35

Turkey, 90

Estonia, 25

Romania, 5Turkey, 3

Estonia, 18.75

Romania, 2.5

Turkey, 9

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

inviting theparents to

school

calling themto school

talking to thestudent

talking to thecolleagues

talking to theHeadmasters


How do you react when you notice parents trust their children and they don’t trust you?Estonia: I try to convince him that I’m right 0%; I try to explain him that I’m right 12.5%; I try to explain him that he’s wrong and he should listen to both parts 87.5%.Romania: I try to convince him that I’m right 2.5%; I try to explain him that I’m right 15%; I try to explain him that he’s wrong and he should listen to both parts 82.5%.Turkey: I try to convince him that I’m right 18%; I try to explain him that I’m right 3%; I try to explain him that he’s wrong and he should listen to both parts 79%.


Turkey, 31Estonia, 31.25

Romania, 5

Turkey, 27

Estonia, 68.75

Romania, 35

Turkey, 90

Estonia, 25

Romania, 5Turkey, 3

Estonia, 18.75

Romania, 2.5

Turkey, 9

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

inviting theparents to

school

calling themto school

talking to thestudent

talking to thecolleagues

talking to theHeadmasters


Conclusions:

In Romania and Estonia most of teachers are women while in Turkey most of teachers are men.

In Romania and Turkey all teachers have high studies while in Estonia 18.75 have only secondary education . The explanation could be that some of them teach in the primary level.

Most of teachers live in urban areas.

As to religion in Romania and Turkey most of them are believers while in Estonia only 12.5 are believers.

Collaboration with parents:In Estonia and Romania teachers meet parents mostly twice a year while in Turkey most of teachers meet the parents every month.

Most of the meetings are at school. In Turkey teachers visit the students at home, too.

While in Estonia and in Turkey teachers are satisfied with the parents ‘attitude towards them, in Romania only 36.5% are satisfied.

The same percentages appear when we refer to the degree of satisfaction related to parents’ attitude towards school.

Most of the teachers consider the meetings with parents beneficial, at least sometimes.

If they have problems with the students they solve the problems mainly by talking to the students and by inviting the parents to school.

The teachers’ reaction when they notice the parents prefer to trust their children than the teachers , most of them try to explain the parents that they are wrong and that they should listen to both parts.

Results –ParentsI general information about the target group1. SexEstonia: males 14%; females 86%Romania: males 27%; females 73%Turkey: males 70%; females 30%

Estonia, 14

Romania, 27

Turkey, 70

Estonia, 86Romania,

73

Turkey, 30

0

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3040

50

60

70

80

90

males females

Estonia

Romania

Turkey

PARENTSEstonia: ???Romania: 320Turkey: ???

2. EducationEstonia: primary 2%; middle 15%; secondary 31%; vocational 34%; high school 18%Romania: primary 0%; middle 10%; secondary 58%; high school 32%Turkey: primary 10%; middle 8%; secondary 30%; high school 48%; others 1%

Estonia, 2

Romania, 27

Turkey, 10

Estonia, 15

Turkey, 8

Estonia, 31

Romania, 10

Turkey, 30Estonia, 34

Romania, 58

Turkey, 48

Estonia, 18

Romania, 32

Turkey, 10

10

20

30

40

50

60

primary middle secondary vocational high school

3. Place of residenceEstonia: rural 100%Romania: rural 18% urban 82%Turkey: rural 13% urban 86%

Estonia, 100

Romania, 18Turkey,

13Estonia, 0

Romania, 82

Turkey, 86

0

20

40

60

80

100

rural urban

Estonia

Romania

Turkey

4. ReligionEstonia: believers 5%; nonbelievers: 71%; agnostics 24%Romania: believers 100%; nonbelievers: 0%; agnostics 0%Turkey: with parents: believers 100%; nonbelievers: 0%; agnostics 0%

Estonia, 5

Romania, 100Turkey, 100

Estonia, 71

Romania, 0Turkey, 0

Estonia, 24

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100

belivers nonbelivers agnostics

Estonia

Romania

Turkey

5. Parents’ marital statusEstonia: married 51%; divorced 5%; not married: 14% unregistered marriage: 29%Romania: married 84%; divorced 6%; deceased: 10%Turkey: married 93%; divorced 3.55%; deceased: 3.45%

Estonia, 51

Romania, 84

Turkey, 93

Estonia, 5Romania, 6Turkey, 3.55


Turkey, 3.45

Estonia, 29

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married divoeced not married unregistredmarried

Estonia

Romania

Turkey

6. The way parents appreciate their collaboration with schoolEstonia: Very good 10%; good 50%; satisfactorily: 38%; not satisfied: 2%Romania: Very good 22%; good 63%; satisfactorily: 12%; not satisfied: 3%Turkey: Very good 19%; good 39%; satisfactorily: 26%; not satisfied: 16%

Estonia, 10

Romania, 22Turkey, 19

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Romania, 63


Romania, 12

Turkey, 26


Turkey, 16

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7. How often do they visit school?Estonia: monthly 12%; once a term: 33%; once a semester: 33%; a few times during the child’s school years or never 22% Romania: monthly 16%; once a term: 25%; once a semester: 52%; a few times during the child’s school years or never 7% Turkey: monthly 53%; once a term: 3%; once a semester: 43%


Turkey, 53

Estonia, 33

Romania, 25

Turkey, 3

Estonia, 33

Romania, 52

Turkey, 43

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8. Reasons for coming to schoolEstonia: when they are invited to school : 56%; when they have certain compliances 0%; by voluntary participation in school projects 3%; festive occasions 5%; daily by the Internet 36%Romania: when they are invited to school : 88%; when they have certain compliances 73%; by voluntary participation in school projects 0%; festive occasions 6%Turkey: when they are invited to school : 52%; when they have certain compliances 40%; by voluntary participation in school projects 42%; festive occasions 21%; daily by the Internet 36%

Estonia, 56

Romania, 88

Turkey, 52

Estonia, 0

Romania, 73

Turkey, 40


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9. How do they keep in touch with teachers?Estonia: by telephone: 26%; by attending the regular parents’ meetings: 34%; by meetings requested by the parents: 6%; by meetings requested by the form teachers: 34%Romania: by telephone: 76%; by attending the regular parents’ meetings: 94%; by meetings requested by the parents: 28%; by meetings requested by the form teachers: 82%Turkey: by telephone: 42%; by attending the regular parents’ meetings: 51%; by meetings requested by the parents: 29%; by meetings requested by the form teachers:24%

Estonia, 26

Romania, 76


Romania, 94

Turkey, 51

Estonia, 6

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10. If they consider they pay enough time and attention to their children’s school problemsEstonia: Yes: 87%; No: 13%Romania: Yes: 88%; No: 12%Turkey: Yes: 85%; No: 15%



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11. Reasons for paying less time to discuss the school problemsEstonia: pressure of professional tasks and duties: 46%; the job in another city or abroad: 31%; other family life priorities: 4%; the child is not happy with such discussions: 19% Romania: pressure of professional tasks and duties: 92%; the job in another city or abroad: 0%; other family life priorities: 5%; the child is not happy with such discussions:3% Turkey: pressure of professional tasks and duties: 56%; the job in another city or abroad: 14%; other family life priorities: 15%; the child is not happy with such discussions: 15%

Estonia, 46

Romania, 92

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tasks and duties

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12. The parents’ opinions related to their child’s integration into the class community and the school resultsEstonia: He/she is fully integrated and has good school results: 71%%; He/she has good school results but he faces problems of discipline25% ; He/she feels isolated and does not attend all classes: 0%; He/she has satisfactory or bad school results: 4%Romania: He/she is fully integrated and has good school results: 96%%; He/she has good school results but he faces problems of discipline 2% ; Others: 2%Turkey: He/she is fully integrated and has good school results: 69%%; He/she has good school results but he faces problems of discipline 23% ; He/she feels isolated and does not attend all classes: 7%; Others: 1%

Estonia, 71

Romania, 96

Turkey, 69

Estonia, 25

Romania, 2

Turkey, 23

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of discipline

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14: Agreement regarding the school rules and regulations:Estonia: I fully agree with the school regulations 27%; I generally agree 72%; I do not agree with the school regulations 1%.Romania: I fully agree with the school regulations 86%; I generally agree 12%; I do not agree with the school regulations 2%.Turkey: I fully agree with the school regulations 32%; I generally agree 64%; I do not agree with the school regulations 4%.

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Romania, 86

Turkey, 32

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15: If the answer is “I do not agree with the school regulations” the remarks are:Estonia: I manifest my disapproval by discussing with the form teacher/teachers/ headmaster 33%; Keep it for myself 44%; I try to discuss the problem with local educational authorities: 11%; With media (TV-Radio etc …) 11%Romania: I manifest my disapproval by discussing with the form teacher/teachers/ headmaster 40%; Keep it for myself 60%; I try to discuss the problem with local educational authorities: 0%; With media (TV-Radio etc …) 0%Turkey: I manifest my disapproval by discussing with the form teacher/ teachers/headmaster 50%; Keep it for myself 50%; I try to discuss the problem with local educational authorities: 0%; With media (TV-Radio etc …) 0%

Estonia, 33

Romania, 40


Romania, 60

Turkey, 50

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16.Whether the case Estonia: I appreciate the school demands exaggerated related to: a) discipline 66%; b) school uniforms 6.66% c) Others (please mention them) sports: 6.66%; locked doors: 13%; students’ daybooks with our school LOGO 13%Romania: I appreciate the school demands exaggerated related to: a) discipline 12%; b) school uniforms 40% c) Others (please mention them) 38%Turkey: I appreciate the school demands exaggerated related to: a) discipline 7%; b) school uniforms 14% c) Others (please mention them) 7%

Estonia, 66

Romania, 12Turkey, 7Estonia, 6.66

Romania, 40

Turkey, 14


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17.How do you appreciate the school contribution to the educational and school success of your child?Estonia: very good both for the school instruction and school education 22% ; very good for the school instruction but poor for the school education 3%; good 58%; satisfactory 15%; Other situations ( please mention them) 2%Romania: very good both for the school instruction and school education78% ; very good for the school instruction but poor for the school education 10%; good 12%; satisfactory 0%; Other situations ( please mention them) 0%Turkey: very good both for the school instruction and school education 40% ; very good for the school instruction but poor for the school education 20%; good 15%; satisfactory 12%; Other situations ( please mention them) 13%

Estonia, 22

Romania, 78

Turkey, 40


Turkey, 20

Estonia, 58

Romania, 12Turkey, 15Estonia, 15Turkey, 12Estonia, 2

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18.Do you appreciate that you have given a good education to your child in your family regarding:

Estonia: civilized behaviour a) yes 95% b) No5%intellectual formation a) yes 93% b) No 7%moral development a) yes 97% b) No 3%general responsibility a) yes 100% b) No

Romaniacivilized behaviour a) yes 100% b) Nointellectual formation a) yes 98% b) No 2%moral development a) yes 100% b) Nogeneral responsibility a) yes 96% b) No 4%

Turkey:civilized behaviour a) yes 71% b) No 29%intellectual formation a) yes 44% b) No 56%moral development a) yes 81% b) No 19%general responsibility a) yes 84% b) No 16%

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19.What do you expect from the teachers about your child’s educational improvement at school?

Estonia:The teachers are excellentI trust the teachers 100%Teachers keep on the same way!Everything is very good!I am very satisfied with the teachersEverything is OK.

TurkeyTeachers should be interested in the weaker students as much as the successful onesParents should be informed about the students success or discipline problems Successfully teachers should be rewardedIf there are some problems about teachers , these must be solvedThe teachers are perfect and altruisticTeachers should be more caringThe students must attend the classes more effectivelyFor the dormitory: the students are eager to have some different activities for the weekendsThere should be some strict rulesA good job for the future Thanks a lotTeachers should be friendlierEverything is OKGood disciplineIndividual approach to students

Romania:Teachers should be closer to the studentsTeachers should have more authorityKeep up the good work!Don’t be too demandingTry to understand the kidsEverything is OK

Conclusions:Group description

In Estonia and Romania the majority of those who answered the questionnaire are females (EE 86%, RO 73%), while in Turkey they are males (70%).

As to education there are similarities related to middle and secondary school, while people who have high education are more in Turkey and Romania.

Place of residence: similarities between Romania and Turkey, most of them living in urban areas while those from Estonia, all live in the rural area.

As to religion it is interesting to notice that all the Romanians and Turkish parents are believers while in Estonia the situation is opposite: believers 5%; nonbelievers: 71%; agnostics 24%.

The parents’ marital status has again similarities in Romania and Turkey (married RO 84%, TK93%) while in Estonia only 51% are married because there are also unregistered marriages (29%) and not married (14%).

In the three countries the number of divorced parents is similar (between 3.55% and6%)

Collaboration with school:

Most of parents are very satisfied and satisfied with their collaboration with school. Only 2% are unsatisfied in Estonia, 3% in Romania and 16% in Turkey.

While in Turkey 53% of the parents visit school monthly, in Estonia and Romania they visit school mostly once a semester.

In Turkey there are no parents who do not go to school at least once a semester while in Estonia 22% visit school only a few times during the child’s school year or never visit school.

Main reasons for coming to school: invited ( EE 56%, RO 88%, TK 52), compliances (Ro 73%, TK 40%). But they keep contact with school daily via the Internet in Estonia and Turkey (36% both).

They keep in touch with school by attending the regular parental meetings ( EE 34%, RO 94%, TK 51%).

In Romania and Turkey there are many parents who use the telephone to contact teachers.

In all three countries parents consider they pay enough time and attention to their children’s school problems ( EE 87%, RO 88% and TK 85%).

The main reason to spend less time to discuss school problems is pressure of professional tasks and duties ( EE 46%, RO 92% and TK 56%).

In Estonia 31% of the parents work in another city or abroad.

There is a problem related to the answers given to the question related to school failure.

In Estonia and Turkey the percentage was taken as a whole while in Romania the data refer only to unsatisfied parents.

That is why we prefer to ignore the answers to this question.

However some of the parents from all countries involved complain for exaggerated demands from the part of some teachers.

Most of parents fully or generally agree with school regulations. There is a small percentage of parents who do not agree with the school regulations.( EE 1%, RO 2%, TK 4%).

Whenever they have complains related to school regulations, most of them discuss with teachers, form teachers or headmasters or they keep it for themselves.

They consider as exaggerated demands those related to school uniforms in all countries and discipline in Estonia (66%).

The school contribution to the educational and school success of their children is considered good and very good in all countries.

The Romanian and Estonian parents are very happy with their contribution related to their children’s education ( over 93%) while in Turkey parents seem to be more realistic and self-critical, their degree of satisfaction being lower.

Parents’ expectations from teachers:Parents are generally satisfied with the teachers’ work.

However they would like: Teachers to be closer to studentsTeachers should have more authorityNot to be too demandingTry to understand the kidsTeachers should be interested in the weaker students as much as in the successful ones

Parents should be informed about the students success or discipline problems Successful teachers should be rewardedIf there are some problems about teachers , these must be solvedTeachers should be more caring

The students must attend the classes more effectivelyFor the dormitory: the students are eager to have some different activities for the weekendsThere should be some strict rulesA good job for the future Teachers should be friendlierGood disciplineIndividual approach to students

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