101 -Chapter 13 Quiz

the best way to involve families is to bring them in whenever teachers need support for school projects.

the most effective programs for young children are those that involve their families.

their job is to work with children, so it's not really critical to work with families.

families don't know too much about children, so teachers need to educate them.

Parents need to be their child's most passionate advocate; teachers must observe children objectively and balance the child's needs with those of the group.

Parents can see clearly their child's strengths and weaknesses, whereas teachers may be blinded by their own biases.

Parents don't know theory and will respect the teacher's opinion as more knowledgeable.

Parents have biases and a narrow perspective of what thier child is like at home; teachers have a more well-rounded view.

Families today have basically the same responsibilities as families in the past.

Families may feel confused about what types of education will best serve their children.

Families have limited understanding of the importance of the early years in children's development and learning.

The amoung and accessibility of information about parenting today has made it easier for families to be good parents.

use roadblocks to limit conversations to appropriate times.

become good personal friends with the families.

make time for regular communication.

help them out whenever possible with education, child care, and financial problems.

When she plays with playdough, she is strengthening the muscles in her hands, which will help her build the strength and coordination she needs to learn to write.

We let children play because it is developmentally appropriate.

This activity builds motor skills.

Our activities support development of the whole child.

decide which parent is in the "right" in divorce and custody negotiations.

have knowledge of programs to help families find assistance at those times.

create a new room arrangement so children will feel interested in school during a stressful time.

act as a counselor for them.

call a family at home to check how the child is doing after a hard day.

allow a family to come in late.

invite parents into the classroom to help.

tell parents of other children about one child's home problems so that they understand them.

study and read about parenting and child development.

learn to teach their children.

experience a number of changes.

define themselves as authority figures within the family.

prove to the parent that you are right by showing them in a book where you learned your techniques.

explain your view right away.

listen attentively and try to understand their concern.

redirect their concerns to the director.

want to spend time developing friendships with teachers.

need to be kept in check so they don't take advantage of a teacher's good will.

are more likely to hear teachers' answers and explanations in response to their concerns.

refrain from complaining to the director about teachers.

for teachers to explain what parents need to do to help children behave better in school.

to allow teachers and families to form an alliance that will support the child's development.

for parents to be better informed about the school.

to provide time for teachers to share work done at school.

can introduce materials and worksheets they feel are beneficial for children to experience.

can become skilled enough to substitute teach if the teacher is unexpectedly absent.

can discipline children when the teacher is busy.

gain firsthand insight into the meaning of the curriculum that they may be able to apply at home.

share knowledge and early childhood resources with families.

understand that it is their role to support the family in their permanent relationship with the child.

feel that it is important for them to rescue or save the child.

learn to help the families be better parents.

equilibrium

climate

boundaries

behaviors

Family partnerships

Information sharing for families

Family involvement

Family participation