Exam 16: Collaborating With Diverse Families and Learners by Jackie M. Arnold
Name four of the six potential barriers that diverse families face when building a collaborative relationship with their child's school
1. Language barriers: Diverse families may face challenges in communicating with school staff if they do not speak the same language. This can hinder their ability to fully participate in their child's education.
2. Cultural differences: Diverse families may have different cultural norms and expectations regarding education, which can create misunderstandings or conflicts with the school.
3. Socioeconomic factors: Families from diverse backgrounds may face financial barriers that limit their ability to participate in school activities or access resources that could support their child's education.
4. Lack of awareness or understanding of the education system: Some diverse families may not be familiar with the structure and processes of the education system, which can make it difficult for them to navigate and advocate for their child within the school.
Discuss four ways in which a school may attempt to break down barriers to a collaborative relationship with a family.
1. Open communication: The school can make an effort to communicate openly and regularly with families. This can include sending out newsletters, holding regular parent-teacher conferences, and providing multiple channels for parents to reach out to teachers and administrators.
2. Inclusive events and activities: The school can organize events and activities that are inclusive and welcoming to all families. This can include family fun nights, cultural celebrations, and parent workshops that address the needs and concerns of diverse families.
3. Flexible scheduling: Recognizing that many families have busy schedules, the school can offer flexible scheduling for meetings and events. This can include offering evening or weekend meetings, as well as providing options for virtual participation for parents who may not be able to attend in person.
4. Providing resources and support: The school can offer resources and support for families, such as information on community services, access to translators or interpreters, and workshops on topics such as parenting skills, academic support, and college readiness. By providing these resources, the school can help families feel more supported and engaged in their child's education.
Emotional challenges may arise because families _______________.
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__________ is when teachers' beliefs and behaviors are incompatible with student/family beliefs and behaviors.
Parent access challenges include issues such as ______________.
The ways families are involved in school collaboration is shaped by _________.
The best way to build a collaborative relationship despite work challenges is to _______________________________.
Parent access challenges can be either ___________ or ___________.
Which of the following is not one of the three important factors to consider when examining cultural differences?
Which of these is not a step in Purach, Johnson, Drame, and Williamson's (2012) phases of collaboration?
Lack of ___________ by families does not equal lack of ______________.
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