도서 소개
This practical text is designed to meet the needs of students, administrators, and teachers of children of all ages who are trying to create effective partnerships with families. It provides an overview of modern families and their complex roles, to sensitize teachers to the diversity and needs of families they will encounter. The text discusses fully both the benefits of creating productive partnerships and the barriers that teachers must work beyond. Practical and effective communication strategies are described, with abundant examples. Emphasis is placed on current developments in the field of early childhood education, legislative mandates in education, and position statements from professional organizations. A discussion of No Child Left Behind and updated NAEYC Code of Ethics accreditation standards for programs and for teacher education supports this emphasis.
Chapter 1: A Day With Two Families: Diversity of Experience
Chapter 2: Families Today
Chapter 3: Parenting
Chapter 4: What is Family Involvement?
Chapter 5: Benefits of Teacher-Family Partnerships for Children, Parents, and Teachers
Chapter 6: Potential Barriers to Teacher-Family Partnerships
Chapter 7: Foundations of a successful Partnership
Chapter 8: At the Beginning with Parents and Children
Chapter 9: Informal Communication with Families
Chapter 10: Parent-Teacher Conferences
Chapter 11: Home Visits with Parents and Children
Chapter 12: Families in the Classroom
Chapter 13: Parent Education
Chapter 14: It Takes a Village: Teachers, Families, and Communities
Chapter 15: Working with Families from Diverse Backgrounds
Chapter 16: Working with Families in Particular Circumstances
Chapter 17: Working to Resolve Troublesome Attitudes and Behaviors
Chapter 18: Looking at Parent Involvement Programs that Work
