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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction ........................................................................................... 1

1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Background and Context ........................................................................................ 1

1.3 Rationale for this Study ......................................................................................... 3

1.4 Research Approach ................................................................................................ 5
1.5 Layout of the Dissertation ...................................................................................... 6

Chapter 2 – Literature Review ................................................................................. 7

2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Parental Involvement in Education ........................................................................ 7

2.3 Parental Involvement in a Child’s Reading Development ..................................... 9

2.4 Empowering Parents and Involving the School Community ............................... 14
2.4.1 Factors Affecting Parental Involvement in School .................................... 16

2.5 How Technology Can Enhance Parental Involvement ........................................ 18
2.6 Digital Video Production as an Instructional Tool .............................................. 21

2.6.1 Learning Procedure Using Instructional Video ......................................... 22
2.6.2 Principles for Increasing Germane Cognitive Load and Reducing

Extraneous Load ........................................................................................ 25

2.7 Conclusion ........................................................................................................... 27

Chapter 3 - Methodology ......................................................................................... 29

3.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 29

3.2 Methodology – Action Research .......................................................................... 29
3.2.1 What is Action Research? .......................................................................... 30

3.3 My Chosen Approach to Action Research ........................................................... 31
3.3.1 Educational Entrepreneurial Approach to Action Research (Crotty, 2014)

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3.4 Particulars of the Research ................................................................................... 37
3.4.1 Participants ................................................................................................. 37

3.4.2 Data Collection Methods ........................................................................... 38
3.5 Validity, Rigour, Ethics & Quality Ethical Considerations ................................. 40

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