Year: 2023
Role: Research Assistant
Attributes:
Remote Learning
Caregiver Perspectives
Research Writing
Qualitative Analysis
Academic Audience
Abstract
Pandemic-related disruptions to normal schooling required educators to adapt academic activities for the home setting and caregivers to tailor them according to their unique circumstances. In this paper, we analyze caregivers’ perceptions of activities that contributed to generative learning. We focus on documentation of 668 unique learning moments across 109 families and provide an analysis of the relationship between activity structure and caregiver ratings of enjoyment and meaningful learning. We find that (1) most families shared a mix of more and less engaging activities; (2) activities that centered inquiry, expression, or play were more likely to be perceived as highly engaging than those focused on skills; (3) caregivers perceived both practice-based and exploratory activities as generators of learning opportunities; and (4) caregiver ratings of enjoyment and learning were positively correlated. From these findings, we share three directions for future research to support fruitful collaborations between teachers, caregivers, and students.
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