Chapter 1
What are "funds of knowledge"?
social and linguistic practices and historical bodies of knowledge
What's a paradigm?
A way in which to view the world
What is Cultural Assimilation?
When culturally diverse children must embrace the norms of the dominant culture to achieve personal and professional goals.
Is establishing a strong relationship with families a process or one activity?
A process
How many rules does Joy give George?
10 rules
What is one of the barriers to collaborative relationships between teachers and parents?
Parents unhappy experiences
Lack of confidence about school "process"
Communication from schools are negative and problem-focused
What is one reason we lack teachers of diversity?
more opportunities in other professions, better salaries, large racial gaps in high school grad rates so they never go to college
What are the 3 levels of cultural awareness?
Overt, Covert, Subtle
What ethnicity is least involved when it comes to children's education?
Hispanic
For rule number 8, what was one way that was given as an example for ways to love your passengers?
make time for them, recognize them, listen to them, serve them, bring out the best in them
Are connections necessary when it comes to children's success in school?
Yes!
What is the achievement gap?
The observed and persistent disparity on a number of educational measures between the performance of groups of students. Especially groups defined by gender, race, language and disability.
What does C.L.E.D stand for?
Culturally Linguistically Economically Diverse backgrounds
Students are able to be involved
What caused George to start riding the bus in the first place?
His car had a flat tire
What is key when it comes to working with families?
Collaboration
Seperation Paradigm, Remediation Paradigm, Collaboration Paradigm
What does culture refer to?
Interaction between people in a given environment
What are some of the general goals of collaborative interaction?
Blocking blame, non-problematic interactions, co-decision making roles, culturally marginalized, linguistically diverse
What's a Thank-you Walk?
taking a walk and saying out loud what you are thankful for. (because it is impossible to be stressed and thankful at the same time)
What are some ways income affects student's achievement in school?
Attendance, Nutrition, Behavior
What should education be about?
equipping students for success
What is one of the most important things when building relationships?
TRUST
What are the 3 Dyadic Strategies?
Reaching out and sharing of oneself
Valuing and affirming the family is an expert in the area of they child
Involving the family
What is an Energy Vampire?