Deck 10: A World of Resources: Engaging Families, Friends, and the Community

Question 1

The Code of Ethical Behavior (NAEYC, 2011)states

A)that early childhood educators should work with families.
B)the principles for appropriate interactions with families.
C)the needs of teachers working with families.
D)the guidelines to create a family involvement program.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

When planning the curriculum, parents can

A)offer to help children during activities.
B)be actively involved as a valuable resource.
C)send materials and cooperate with teachers.
D)serve as interpreters for others.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The most effective way for a teacher to gain the confidence of parents is to

A)show positive interest in the child.
B)share the child's progress.
C)try to speak their language.
D)communicate frequently.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Family involvement occurs when the early childhood professional

A)holds parents' nights and meetings.
B)communicates with families and parents.
C)provides information to parents and families.
D)works together with families and parents.

Question 5

Written communication with parents from diverse cultures should be

A)culturally and linguistically mindful.
B)shared with the children in the classroom.
C)planned and approved by the school district.
D)sent by mail to ensure it is received.

Question 6

Analyze what constitutes effective ways to communicate with parents of young children from diverse cultures. Explain some of the most effective strategies and pitfalls of communication.

Question 7

The most important element of collaboration between the teacher and the family is

A)language.
B)trust.
C)friendship.
D)familiarity.

Question 8

Define parent/family involvement in the early childhood context. Provide examples of effective parent and family involvement.

Question 9

Information about families collected by the teachers should be

A)saved in a folder.
B)presented to the administrators.
C)shared with the child.
D)kept confidential.

Question 10

Early childhood professionals needs to develop close ties with families of children because

A)it is recommended by multicultural guidelines.
B)the parents need to attend the school meetings.
C)this will benefit children's learning.
D)it is mandated by school administrators.

Question 11

Provide a series of suggestions for teachers working with families of different ethnic and language backgrounds. Focus on the teachers, students, and families in your response.

Question 12

Effective and positive participation of parents and the community create a

A)diverse classroom.
B)culturally empowered class.
C)valuable resource for education.
D)lifelong commitment to the child.

Question 13

Family diversity in the classroom is evident in

A)the variety of family configurations.
B)the number of families in the classroom.
C)the diversity of people in the community.
D)the families that come to school.

Question 14

The community plays a major role in the child's

A)development.
B)cognition.
C)socialization.
D)identity.

Question 15

Provide a rationale to support a program intended to link multicultural families with the classroom. Discuss why such a partnership has merit and how it affects teaching and learning.

Question 16

The extended family is of great importance because

A)it provides the child with additional caring adults.
B)it exists in many cultures present in the United States.
C)it is a new concept that is prevalent in urban areas.
D)it provides additional classroom collaborators.

Question 17

To support the needs of culturally diverse families, it is important to

A)know their needs and characteristics.
B)communicate with them on a regular basis.
C)invite them to visit the classroom.
D)know what they like to do.

Question 18

Involving the community in the education of a young child is important because

A)the community is a major influence in the child's life.
B)supporting the child is a responsibility of everyone.
C)the members of the community are culturally diverse.
D)the family belongs to the community.

Question 19

Discuss the need for community involvement in multicultural settings. Explain successful strategies and benefits to the child of such a partnership.

Question 20

To enhance participation of families in the classroom, it is important to

A)ask children to bring their parents and family members to the classroom.
B)develop a trusting relationship with families.
C)plan weekly meetings with families.
D)be friendly with families visiting the classroom.

Question 21

Critical Reflection Questions
What might be some negative outcomes of the partnerships between educators, parents, family, and the community?

Question 22

Critical Reflection Questions
How would you overcome the perception by many parents from diverse cultures that the teacher is an authority figure who should not be questioned, and have them see you as a partner in the education of the young child instead?

Question 23

Critical Reflection Questions
Are you persuaded to become a multicultural educator? Why or why not?

Question 24

Critical Reflection Questions
In what ways did your parents, family, and community participate in your education process?

Question 25

Critical Reflection Questions
How would you structure a reciprocal relationship among the parents, family, community, and you to benefit the child?