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Families, Schools and Communities : Working Together for Children

by: Couchenour, Donna; Chrisman, Kent

Families, Schools and Communities : Working Together for Children

by: Couchenour, Donna; Chrisman, Kent

ISBN 13:
9780766802575
ISBN 10:
0766802574
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 12/29/1999
Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning
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Summary

Discover how to put three major theories for partnering families and communities with schools into actual practice. People involved in early childhood education will appreciate this in-depth discussion of Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory, the contextualist theory, and the family systems theory. In addition, this book includes many practical and current examples for forming these important partnerships in educational programs for children from birth to age eight.

Foreword

Preface

PART I: Understanding Families

A Theory-Based Approach to Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education

(18)

The Importance of Families in Children's Lives

(10)

Contextualist Theories

(2)

Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Theory

(3)

Vygotsky's Dialectical Theory

(1)

Family Systems Theory

(4)

Implications for Practice in Early Childhood Education

(3)

Guidelines for Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

(1)

National Accreditation Guidelines

(1)

Family Support Movement

(1)

Summary and Conclusions

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Applications

(1)

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

(1)

Field Assignments

(1)

References

(2)

Understanding Family Diversity

(28)

Systems Theories and Family Differences

(1)

Ways in Which Families Are Different

(19)

Ethnicity, Race, and Culture

(5)

Economic Differences in Families

(3)

Gender Role Identity

(8)

Families and Religiosity

(2)

Geographic Region

(1)

Application to Early Childhood Education Programs

(2)

Celebrating Diversity

(1)

Inclusiveness

(1)

Ethical Considerations

(1)

Relating These Factors to Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

(1)

Accreditation Guidelines

(1)

Family Support Principles

(1)

Summary and Conclusions

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Applications

(1)

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

(1)

Field Assignments

(1)

References

(3)

Developmental Issues in Families with Young Children

(22)

Theoretical Foundation

(2)

Bioecological Theory

(1)

Family Systems Theory

(1)

Family Issues

(14)

Transition to Parenthood

(1)

Sibling Relationships

(3)

Work and Family

(5)

Child Care

(1)

Extended Family Relationships

(4)

Practical and Ethical Considerations

(1)

Family Support Principles

(1)

Code of Ethical Conduct

(1)

Summary and Conclusions

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Applications

(1)

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

(1)

Field Assignments

(1)

References

(3)

Family Strengths, Family Functions, and Family Structure

(22)

Introduction

(4)

Defining Family Strengths, Functions, and Structure

(2)

Bioecological Theory

(1)

Family Systems Theory

(2)

Family Strengths

(2)

What Makes a Family Strong?

(1)

What Factors Support Family Strengths?

(1)

Resilient Children

(1)

Family Functions

(4)

Historical and Contemporary Purposes of Families

(2)

Causes of Change in Family Functions

(1)

Family Law

(1)

Family Structure

(3)

Variations in Family Form

(2)

The Meaning of Birth Order

(1)

Application of Chapter Information

(4)

Family Support

(1)

Early Childhood Programs

(1)

Partnership for Family Involvement in Education

(3)

Summary and Conclusions

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Applications

(1)

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

(1)

Field Assignments

(1)

References

(2)

Parenting

(24)

Bioecological Theory

(2)

What Affects Parenting?

(1)

Microsystem Effects

(1)

Exosystem and Macrosystem Effects

(1)

Chronosystem Effects

(1)

Various Ways to Parenthood

(5)

Biological

(1)

Blended Families

(1)

Adoption

(2)

Grandparents As Parents

(2)

High-Tech Alternatives

101

(1)

Responsibilities of Parenthood

101

(4)

Financial

101

(1)

Nurturance and Child Care

102

(2)

Attachment and Socialization

104

(1)

Building and Maintaining Relationships

104

(1)

Character Education and Spirituality

104

(1)

Collaborating with Societal Institutions

105

(1)

Ways of Parenting

105

(3)

Authoritative

105

(1)

Permissive

106

(1)

Authoritarian

107

(1)

Mothers and Fathers

108

(1)

Differences in Parenting

108

(1)

Capabilities of Mothers and Fathers

108

(1)

Parenting Beliefs

109

(3)

Child Development and the Role of Children in Families

109

(2)

Interactions with Early Childhood Educators

111

(1)

Summary and Conclusions

112

(1)

Key Terms

113

(1)

Applications

113

(1)

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

114

(1)

Field Assignments

114

(1)

References

114

(3)

Family Stress

117

(30)

Family Systems Theory

118

(1)

The Circumplex Model and Family Coping

118

(1)

Horizontal Stressors

119

(1)

Families and Unpredictable Stressors

119

(20)

Family Violence

119

(1)

High Level of Conflict Inherent to Family Life

119

(1)

Gender and Age Differences

119

(1)

Involuntary Membership

120

(1)

Family Privacy

120

(1)

Increasing Conflict Leads to Violence

120

(1)

Gender Inequality

120

(1)

Society's Sanction of Violence

121

(1)

Early Training in Family Violence

121

(1)

Multiple Causes

121

(1)

A Particular Form of Family Violence: Child Abuse

121

(5)

Resources for Information about Child Abuse and Neglect

126

(2)

Substance Abuse in Families

128

(1)

Homeless Families

129

(1)

Resources for Working with Homeless Families

130

(1)

Families and Children with Disabilities

131

(4)

Families and Children with Serious Illness

135

(3)

Immigrant Families

138

(1)

The Role of Early Childhood Educators

139

(1)

Summary and Conclusions

140

(1)

Key Terms

140

(1)

Applications

140

(1)

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

141

(1)

Field Assignments

141

(1)

References

141

(6)

PART II: Practice

A Family-Based Philosophy in Early Childhood Education

147

(28)

Rationale for a Family-Based Philosophy in Early Childhood Education

148

(7)

The Example Set by Head Start

149

(2)

Families in a Democracy

151

(1)

Rights and Responsibilities of Parents

152

(1)

Continuity

152

(1)

From Home to School

152

(1)

Transitions during the Day

152

(3)

Transitioning from Preschool to Kindergarten

155

(1)

Family Support

155

(3)

Responsibilities of Home and School

155

(2)

Empowering Parents

157

(1)

Linking Parents and Teachers

158

(2)

Parents as Consumers of Children's Education

158

(1)

Supporting School Policy and Families

159

(1)

A Framework for School, Family, and Community Partnerships

160

(2)

National Standards from the PTA

162

(1)

Professionalism in Family-Based Early Education

163

(1)

Embracing Diversity

164

(4)

Observing and Appreciating Differences

164

(2)

Anti-bias Curriculum

166

(2)

Understanding That Many Ways of Relating to Children Can Serve Them Well

168

(1)

Evaluating the Family Involvement Component in Early Education

168

(3)

Summary and Conclusions

171

(1)

Key Terms

172

(1)

Applications

172

(1)

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

172

(1)

Field Assignments

172

(1)

References

173

(2)

Family-Staff Relationships

175

(26)

Building Relationships

176

(4)

Attitudes

176

(2)

Practices

178

(1)

Written Communication

178

(1)

Communication In-Person

178

(2)

Ongoing Communication

180

(15)

One-Way Communication

180

(1)

Newsletters

180

(1)

Notes

181

(1)

Announcements

182

(1)

Daily Information Sheets

182

(1)

Two-Way Communication

183

(1)

Planned Conferences

184

(1)

Unplanned Conferences

185

(1)

Phone Calls

186

(1)

Journaling

187

(1)

Electronic Mail

188

(1)

Home Visits

188

(1)

Effective Interpersonal Communication

189

(1)

Active Listening

189

(1)

Reflecting

190

(1)

I-Messages and We-Messages

190

(2)

Nonverbal Communication

192

(1)

Guidelines for Giving and Receiving Criticism

193

(2)

Assertiveness versus Aggression

195

(1)

Conflict Resolution

195

(2)

Some Ineffective and Inappropriate Practices to Avoid in Interpersonal Communication

196

(1)

Helpful Attitudes for Effective Interpersonal Communication

196

(1)

Summary and Conclusions

197

(1)

Key Terms

197

(1)

Applications

197

(1)

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

198

(1)

Field Assignments

198

(1)

References

199

(2)

Parent Education and Family Life Education

201

(30)

Bioecological Theory

202

(1)

Philosophy about Programs of Parent Education

203

(6)

Assessing Needs and Effects

204

(3)

Format of Programs

207

(2)

Methods of Parent Education

209

(9)

Parent Education Packages

209

(2)

Parent Education Books

211

(5)

Parents As Teachers (PAT)

216

(1)

Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)

217

(1)

Family Life Education

218

(1)

The Role of Early Childhood Educators in Parent Education and Family Life Education

219

(8)

Six Topics for Parent Education

220

(1)

Topic One: The Value of Play for Young Children

220

(2)

Topic Two: What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice?

222

(1)

Topic Three: Positive Guidance

223

(1)

Topic Four: Limiting Television

224

(1)

Topic Five: Homework

225

(1)

Topic Six: Healthy Sexuality Development

226

(1)

Summary and Conclusions

227

(1)

Key Terms

227

(1)

Applications

228

(1)

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

228

(1)

Field Assignments

228

(1)

References

228

(3)

Early Childhood Educators in the Community

231

(34)

Bioecological Theory

232

(1)

Community Involvement in Early Childhood Education

233

(4)

Local School Boards

233

(1)

Reasons to Encourage Family Involvement in Local School Boards

234

(1)

Boards of Trustees and Advisory Boards

235

(2)

Caring Communities

237

(1)

Referring Children for Additional or Varying Services

238

(1)

Program Models

239

(7)

Head Start

239

(2)

Comer Schools

241

(1)

Early Intervention

241

(1)

Other Models

241

(1)

Instructional Support Teams

241

(3)

United Way's Focus on Our Future

244

(2)

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

246

(1)

Benefits

246

(1)

Challenges

246

(1)

Family-Centered Interprofessional Collaboration

246

(1)

The Business Community

247

(1)

Professionalism in Early Childhood Education

248

(2)

Knowledge Base

248

(1)

Continuing Professional Development

248

(1)

Community Update

248

(2)

Summary and Conclusions

250

(1)

Key Terms

251

(1)

Applications

251

(1)

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

251

(1)

Field Assignments

251

(1)

References

251

(2)

Case Studies

253

(12)

Appendix A: Web Sites for Professional Development

265

(2)

Appendix B: NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment

267

(8)

Appendix C: National Academy of Early Childhood Programs Accreditation Criteria

275

(2)

Appendix D: National Education Goals

277

(2)

Appendix E: Professional Preparation Guidelines for Early Childhood Education

279

(12)

Appendix F: NAEYC Position Statement on Child Abuse Prevention

291

(10)

Glossary

301

(4)

Index

305

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