Chapter 1
By 2050, it is projected that the Non-Hispanic White population is to ________.
How many types of paradigms were mentioned in this chapter? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3
3
Which of the following strategies were not mentioned by the text as a "reach out and share oneself" strategy used by educators to establish personal relationships with their students’ families ; A) Teacher introductory letter B) Develop a storybook C) Share with families a personal social media account
C
What term implies the socioeconomic standing of an individual or, in the case of children, their families?; A) Social Class B) Race C) Money D) Culture
A) Social Class
_____ was name of the driver of the "energy bus"
Joy
True or False; There are no benefits of connecting with families
False
True or False; The term "paradigm shift" is considered a myth
False
True or False: The text mentioned six skills/pillars to develop skills in family-school collaboration from an educator standpoint
True; The Foundational Pillars/Supports for the Bridge Between Home and School (6 were mentioned)
True or False; Culture simply focuses on factors such as race or religion
False; Culture can also be viewed on a macro level and encompasses the norms and values of individuals and groups outside of race, religion, ethnicity, etc.
True or False: There were 9 rules that the members of the energy bus taught George
False; "The 10 Rules for the Ride of Your Life"
True or False; Teachers also have difficulty in developing curriculum, instruction, and classroom interactions that are culturally responsive
True
A simple way to understand family–school paradigms suggested by the text is to think of them as _____ ___.
Mental Maps
True or False; Designing interactive homework is one way teachers can try to involve parents in their children's learning
True
________ ___________ refers to the expectation that culturally diverse children must embrace the norms (i.e., values, beliefs, language, family patterns, and behavioral style) of the dominant culture.
Cultural Assimilation
What description best fits George before learning the rules of the energy bus?; A) George was a happy man with a positive outlook on life B) George was a person who was sad every day and wanted hugs to feel better C) George was someone surrounded by stressors in his life that made him quite cold D) George was happy only at work and not at home
C) George was someone surrounded by stressors in his life that made him quite cold
George was struggling with both his life at home and at work. George was not succeeding with working with his team at work, and he also had relationship issues with his wife and his children which he was concerned about.
__ Fault Problem Solving is a method in which is being adapted by educators to change the ways in which parent-teacher interactions about students has been initiated.
No Fault Problem Solving
Under which type of paradigm is the "come when called" model referenced?
The Remediation Paradigm
Understanding yourself, your personal reactions, and attitudes as an educator is significant in developing better relationships between yourself/the school and _______.
Families
Name some of the teacher-driven strategies that can be initiated by teachers to support parent involvement within the school
Joint parent–teacher problem solving in parent–teacher conferences
Family/home visits
Restructured Back-to-School nights
Family surveys
Instructional activities involving family knowledge
Creation of family space within the school
Utilization of families in classroom projects
Joy says that the enemy is ______ when she teaches George about how to navigate his failures and downfalls.
Negativity
Define Funds of Knowledge
Definition according to the text: Funds of Knowledge is said to mean the various social and linguistic practices and the historically accumulated bodies of knowledge that are essential to students’ homes and communities
What two theories were said to have "strongly influenced" the collaboration paradigm?
Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory of Child Development & Vygotsky’s Theory of Learning and Teaching
What are the three types of relationship-building strategies used by educators to collaborate with students' families mentioned in the text
1. Reaching out and sharing oneself with families
2. Valuing and affirming family expertise and ways of knowing
3. Involving parents as significant participants in children’s learning
What are some reasons there are cultural stressors in relation to the education system with students and families?
Possible Answers: There are differences in cultural assumptions between the classroom and personal life.
There may be conflicting reactions to curricula, instructional dynamics, and classroom environments which cause children to disengage from their learning.
These stressors may also be shared by parents, either similarly or varied.
What was the lesson or significance of the E+P=O formula?
Possible Answers: We cannot control the Events in our life, therefore our Perception on these events creates the kind of Outcome.
Allowing for Positive Energy to "fuel your ride" makes for a better life.