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Provides a safe base of security
Primary caregiver (usually mother) attachment
Enhanced positive self-esteem, knowledge and skills gained; feelings of support in parenting
3 benefits for parents from positive parent-teacher relationships
Keeping others away from the child - either physically or by subtle interference
gatekeeping
Area of familiarity over which one asserts authority
An obstacle that prevents movement or growth
Barrier
When children feel continuity between family and teachers that can be present only when they respect each other
Thrive
A small part of a system that forms a unified whole
microsystem
When a parent cannot be completely objective about their child; also supposed to be quite "crazy" about their child
Rationality
Loris Malaguzzi spoke of the value of this
Creative conflict and dissonance
Causes parent-teacher communication break down and difficulty developing partnerships
Administrative policies
Increased ability of all adults to guide and nurture a child's development knowledgeably
Seamless Care
More realistic goals for each child is more likely to be reached when this is built with families
Effective Communication
When a teacher can be affectionate and still be able to regard a child with objectivity not possible for a parent
Detached concern
The first big "test" that parents face, wondering how their child will do
Go to school
Time, busyness, old ideas of parent involvement, administrative policies, personal problems
External factors that may cause barriers
Increased feelings of self-worth and security in the new school environment; helpful responses and success in appropriate learning experiences
3 benefits children receive when parents & teachers work together
interaction between the individual and the environment
ecology
Tendency to favor one person over another
Partiality
The first thing in building a supportive relationship
Trust
When parents are highly emotional regarding everything that concerns their children - positive and negative
Intensity affect
Increased when parents get specific positive feedback on their functioning as a parent
Self-esteem
Often a byproduct of teachers' experiences with parents that garner positive feedback
Personal Growth
Due to attachment, parents often act by emotional reaction in unpremeditated ways
Spontaneity
Teachers must be aware of competing with parents for this
Child's affection
Parents must play eery role related to the care and development of their children
Scope of Functions