Strategies
Is communication a reciprocal strategy as it relates to teachers and families?
Yes
Yes/No
Is fostering two-way communication an effective strategy?
Yes
True/ False
Can you share stories and anecdotes (records) that highlight the positive outcome of a child creating a good partnership between families and caregivers?
True
True/false
Is respect a strategy
True
How can teachers benefit from listening to families?
Teachers will understand the needs and learn all that there is about the infants and toddlers who are in their care.
How can caregivers ensure that families feel valued and respected as equal partners in their child's life?
Includes parents in decision-making and blocks out cultural differences.
Learning by ______________.
Listening
Importance of creating partnerships.
_________ frequently benefits young children.
Is dedicating time to relationship building a negative or positive strategy? And why?
Positive
When teachers and families dedicate their time to listen to each other and talk about the development of the child the three parties will benefit greatly.
On a scale of 1-10 how effective is communication?
10
When educators and families collaborate, which areas of the child's life are being developed?
Cognitive, language, social, emotional and academic development
What should teachers leave at the door?
Their judgments.
How can children benefit from these strategies?
they feel more secure, benefit more from educational opportunities,
How can students benefit from teachers and families demonstrating respect?
They will feel a sense of belonging, they will feel free to share their thoughts or ideas and respect others in return.