Student Learning and Achievement Writing Case

English 102 Academic Writing Case 1
Student Learning and Achievement
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Introduction
Good instructions and teaching improve education attainment, but there are still differences in education achievement between different racial and social groups. The social background may place some students at a social disadvantage from the kindergarten influencing their future academic performance. This includes the demographic characteristics, school quality and family activities, which have a direct impact on the academics status of children. Even for children from similar backgrounds and social status there are those who achieve better academic results that is dependent on time management, influence of the family as well as dedication rather than having better cognitive abilities. This paper focuses on the impact of parents’ full-time jobs, family structure, time management and dedication on student education achievement.
Full-time Job
The full-time jobs of parents may have a positive effect, but may at times limit the child’s progress especially during the early years. Parents in full-time jobs are likely to focus on searching for quality school, when they have the means to pay. However, their attitudes are critical to the children’s school achievement since they need to create time. Parents without full-time jobs may find it hard to bring up their children if their source of income is low, and a job increases the risk that parents may seek to reduce expenses without focusing on whether it affects education negatively.
The time dedicated to cater to the needs of children changes as they develop and depends on the job demands. During the formative years, the mothers are less likely to be in full-time employment and they devote more time towards achieving the set targets. In cases where the parents do get adequate feedback about their children’s progress they are likely to underestimate or overestimate their children’s ability. Nonetheless, as the parents’ income increase they is likelihood that they get better information from schools about their children’s progress. This is positively related to a student’s progress since the parents’ expectations are more realistic.Family
Children and students spend a greater part of their lives at home than in school, highlighting that the family support system and family structure influences their academic performance. Parents need to be directly involved in their children’s academics, as this gives them confidence. In any case, family expectations and the choice of quality schools are factors that influence the type of education that a student gets (Brewster and Stephenson, 2013). Additionally, the children are more likely to have better cognitive competence when the parents are involved in the children’s school work. However, for there to be better academic performance the parents’ involvement needs to be associated with positive views of the schools, education and teachers. When the parents have a negative view of schooling they are likely to negatively impact their children academic performance. Children can internalize certain messages and their perceptions about educati...