Family
What makes a family?
A family unit is one or more persons that is a recognized member by birth or by relationship.
Identify way in which schools can communicate with families.
1.daily conversations 2.electronic communication 3.phone calls 4.personal notes 5.bulletin boards 6.daily news flash 7.newsletters 8.traveling backpacks, home-school activities 9.Classroom displays 10.Suggestion boxes
What are some trends in society today that effect families?
Fewer couples getting married, more couples breaking up, families are getting smaller, children experience more transition, adults generally satisfied with life, family violence is under-reported, multiple-earner families, women still do most of the juggling to balance work and family, inequality is worsening, more aging families
What personal characteristics help build partnerships between teachers and families? What are some supportive social actions you can do?
Being open and welcome, show humility and compassion, have a confident sense of self, engage in open communication, be present and give time, provide opportunity, show commitment, ensure administrative support.
Why do you need to learn about families when you are working with children?
Awareness, understanding, acceptance, tolerance, making connections, creating community
Identify some factors that influence how a family functions and live.
marital status, partners, financial status, legal status, values, beliefs, religious practices, place of residence, place of origin, current social situation
What are some ways you can offer to families to be active in their child's development and learning?
visiting the classroom, volunteering in the early childhood program, conference with families, encourage involvement in events and activities at the school, work on learning at home, provide for home activities, . . .
Why do families need to know about resources in the community?
To help diminish the hardship so adults can focus on the nurturing needs, emotional supports, development , and learning for their child(ren). To be more involved in their child's interests, development, and learning. To me more involved in their community.
What is the difference between involving and engaging families? Is there a difference?
*Open for discussion
What is a Code of Ethics, also known as the professional Code of Ethical Conduct?
Code of Ethical Conduct is a guideline for responsible behavior and guiding decisions on ethical issues. Guide for professional behavior and decisions.
What do children need to develop and learn? What are some essential needs?
nurturing relationships, to be safe and feel safe, rules and regulations, structure, limitations, expectations, stability, supportive families, communities, and teachers & caregivers, developmentally appropriate experiences
Identify an event that can connect parents with the community?
Providing information on Library serivces, picnic in the park, special celebrations such as 4th of July or Cinco de Mayo. Inviting parents to participate in field trips.
What are strategies for working effectively with families? What mental mindset should you take?
Look for strengths and resources, identify family's coping strategies, build a partnerships based on trust, listen more and talk less, suspend judgement, use colleagues and experts as sounding boards, build you own support network, reflect on own behavior, admit and learn from mistakes, make adjustment when needed, write a journal, learn about the family's dynamics, think flexibly, observea and reflect, show positive support for the family, interact honestly and authentically
Why is it important for early childhood teachers and programs to provide family/parent education? What does a parent education program offer?
1.give parents new knowledge and understanding of child development and learning 2.support parenting roles 3.support for marital roles 4.support for self-awareness and personal growth 5.support adult roles and relationships within the community 6.provide opportunities to question parental practices and ways of thinking 7.help develop new methods and stronger relationships with children 8.understanding of family roles and responsibilities toward their children’s development and learning
Society is changing everyday, every year and at a faster rate. What is causing the increased rate of social change? What is effecting individuals and families every day?
Disillusion with government and government leaders, fears of safety at home and abroad, work about keeping children safe at home and school, concerns about environmental deterioration, fees about drugs and violence in our community, concerns about illnesses and diseases, worry about financial issues-inflation and debt.