Chapter 9 Knowledge Check

Chapter 9

Quiz yourself using the following chapter review questions to check how well you can recall the material.

Review Questions

1. True or false. We need to learn about the diversity in the cultures and structures of the families we serve.
2. The daily experiences of racism for people of color have a _______  and can erode resources for the parent.
3. Parent involvement generally does not include:
   1. Volunteering in the classroom
   2. Communicating with the school
   3. Reading the school newsletter
   4. Participating in school activities
4. True or false. The benefits of the teacher having a positive, healthy connection with families include increased skills for both the child and the parent.
5. True or false. Approaching our work from a position of strength will help to scaffold learning by identifying opportunities and possibilities for growth.
6. True or false. We are obligated professionally and ethically to develop relationships with all families and communities we serve.
7. Reciprocal partnerships and community connections
   1. Personal relationships with families
   2. Reciprocal partnerships and community connections
   3. Focus on the dominant culture in your program
   4. Knowing that the teacher knows best
8. True or false. We need to engage in inclusive communication strategies in order to fully support children and families.
9. The concept of being family _______ implies positive and respectful attitudes towards families.
10. Most commonly, conflicts between teachers and families are the result of a lack of understanding of:
    1. Background, culture, language, and/or beliefs
    2. Family stability and status
    3. Racism and equality
    4. Lack of parent engagement
11. True or false.Barriers to family engagement are often viewed as solely the family’s responsibility.
12. _______  can be mediated through building an invested interest on both sides, including clear and intentional communication, relationships, and an attitude of partnership.
13. _______ can be defined as children with and without disabilities learning alongside each other in integrated classrooms.
14. True or false. Creating a visual model of a family’s existing support helps highlight areas where additional support is needed.
15. A positive relationship with families, along with a program that is committed to family engagement, is vital to a child’s success in school and life. Key elements include:
    1. Focus on social skills and communication
    2. Parents, teachers, the school, and the community
    3. Is uniquely important across the school-age years
    4. Only the school staff to support the child’s learning

Answer Key

1. True. These perspectives are important considerations for success for the child and family and provide critical information about how to design and deliver program content.
2. Cumulative effects. The cumulative effects can lead to increased exhaustion and depression.
3. Reading the school newsletter. Simply reading the newsletter is a passive action and is not seen as parent involvement.
4. True. There are many benefits to teachers, including increased positive behaviors of the children.
5. True.  Focusing on what a child is able to do helps teachers identify strengths and areas for growth.
6.  True.  It is essential to build respectful relationships with the children, families, and community.
7. Reciprocal partnerships and community connections. NAEYC supports building positive and respectful relationships with families, and connecting with your community.
8. True. To truly and fully engage with families we must use the strategy of inclusive communication, which is respectful to all of the families.
9. Sensitive. It is essential that we engage in positive and respectful attitudes towards families.
10. Background, culture, language, and/or beliefs.When we build respectful relationships with families, we seek to understand their culture,  life experiences, values, and beliefs
11. False. This is a partnership, and both sides are responsible for identifying and working to reduce barriers.
12. Barriers. Our clear and intentional communication with families will support engagement to mediate barriers.
13. Inclusion. There are many benefits of inclusion, including support for children and teachers.
14. True. Positive support systems and their interactions can support optimal development.
15. Parents, teachers, the school, and the community. This positive relationship embraces the entire “village” to support the child’s learning at home and at school.