واقع التعلم الأسري و تطلعات أولياء الأمور في دولة الكويت

الملخص EN

This study aims to explore family learning as a new educational concept, its current practices in the Kuwaiti society, and parents9 understanding of its importance and benefits for them and their children.

It also aims to investigate parents’ attitudes and perspectives concerning the provision of family learning programmes in Kuwait.

To achieve this, data were collected through a questionnaire from a randomly selected sample of parents of elementary school from all residential provinces.

Results indicated that parents were practicing family learning in a moderate way, and many rewards to them, their children, and their families resulted from such practice.

Findings also showed that there were statistically significant differences in parents’ perceptions due to gender and residential province variables.

Study findings revealed that parents were uncertain about their participation in family learning programmes if provided.

Their desire to help their children academically and to develop their personal skills appear to be major motivations, whereas lack of time and taking care of other children emerge as major barriers to their participation in these programmes.

Accordingly, a number of practical recommendations for embracing and improving family learning in Kuwait were discussed.