基本説明
Provides information and strategies to help teachers understand, appreciate and support diverse families, as well as promote classroom family engagement.
Full Description
The Second Edition of this comprehensive textbook for family engagement courses uses the culturally responsive family- support model to prepare early childhood and elementary teachers to work effectively with the diverse families of their students. With more than 20 contributing authors who are experts in the field, representing multiple perspectives, the text provides information and strategies to help teachers understand, appreciate and support diverse families, as well as promote classroom family engagement. The authors provide up-to-date information on family demographics, address current issues that affect today's families, including those with children who have special needs, and present numerous real-life vignettes and case studies for application to culturally responsive family engagement.
Contents
Preface Acknowledgments Section I. Understanding Family EngagementBuilding a Knowledge Base for Culturally Responsive Family Engagement Chapter 1. Family Engagement and the Responsive Educator Chapter 2. Theories and Models for Family Engagement in Schools Chapter 3. Supporting Families as They Parent Today's Children Section II. Appreciating Families: Today's Diverse Families Chapter 4. Structurally Diverse Families Chapter 5. Culturally Diverse Families Chapter 6. Students of Families in Transition Chapter 7. Families Overcoming Obstacles Chapter 8. Families in Abusive Situations Section III. Family Engagement: Putting Knowledge and Skills Into Action Chapter 9. Engaging Families in Their Children's Learning at School and Home Chapter 10. Teacher as Family Communication Facilitator Chapter 11. Working With Families of Children With Exceptional Needs Chapter 12. Teacher as a Family Resource and Advocate Chapter 13. Schoolwide Family Engagement Activities: Family Events, Family Resource Centers, and Volunteer Programs Appendix A. Standards Appendix B. NAEYC Code of Ethics Appendix C. State Agencies for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Appendix D. Family Engagement Program Mandates Appendix E. Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating a School's Family Engagement Plan Glossary References Photo Credits Index About the Authors About the Contributors
