Document Type : Original Article
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Assistant Professor of Educational Sciences, Sayyed Jamaleddin Asadabadi University, Asadabad, Hamedan, Iran
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Assistant Professor of Counseling, Sayyed Jamaleddin Asadabadi University, Asadabad, Hamedan, Iran
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Master’s degree, Sports Management, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
Abstract
Following recent developments and the exceptional circumstances that led to widespread school closures, many countries shifted their educational systems from traditional in-person classrooms to virtual learning environments. This transition not only transformed the educational process but also significantly altered family lifestyles, as parents and other family members assumed new roles and responsibilities in supporting students’ learning. The present study aims to examine the role and extent of parental involvement in their children's virtual education, as well as to identify the challenges parents faced during school closures. This research is a systematic review that analyzes scholarly articles published between 2015 and 2021, using credible academic sources.
Findings indicate that the success of virtual education is largely dependent on the degree of parental engagement and management in facilitating children’s interaction with educational content, teachers, and peers. The role of parents encompasses a wide range of dimensions, including organizing and managing the learning process, providing guidance and instruction, motivating learners, supplying necessary resources, monitoring learning activities and schedules, identifying learning difficulties, and actively accompanying the child through the educational journey.
However, parents encountered several challenges, such as difficulties in balancing personal and educational responsibilities, decreased student motivation, disruptions to family routines, and issues related to technology and organizing appropriate learning environments. Finally, based on the literature review, the study emphasizes the critical role of schools and teachers in mitigating the barriers and challenges experienced by parents in the context of virtual education.
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