- The Role of Korean Fathers
- ㆍ 저자명
- Keun Kyu Kim, Jaeyong Chung
- ㆍ 간행물명
- International Journal of Child Care and Education Policy
- ㆍ 권/호정보
- 2011년|5권 2호(통권8호)|pp.56-64 (9 pages)
- ㆍ 발행정보
- 육아정책연구소|한국
- ㆍ 파일정보
- 정기간행물|ENG| PDF텍스트
- ㆍ 주제분야
- 유아교육학
This study explored Korean immigrant fathers’ perspectives on their involvement in children’s learning and schooling in the United States with the intent to suggest for early childhood educators and teachers to consider the importance of involving the immigrant fathers in children’s learning and schooling. In-depth interviews were used to explore of three Korean fathers involvement both at home and at school settings. The results of the study overall indicated that three Korean fathers commonly experienced difficulties and frustration when they participated in their children’s learning, schooling, and playing. Additionally, the Korean fathers reported to encounter acknowledged challenges in terms of language issues, cultural differences, and negative experiences in their involvement in children’s learning and schooling.
Abstract Introduction Review of Literature Methods Participants Findings Discussions and Implications References