Families, Schools and Communities Together for Young Children

by Couchenour, Donna; Chrisman, Kent

• ISBN13: 9780495812449
• ISBN10: 0495812447
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-02-04
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Being a successful early child educator requires fostering strong relationships with families of the children you teach, as well as the community in which you teach. FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES: TOGETHER FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, 4TH EDITION, is a comprehensive resource that reflects current research and best practices in education, and is written to meet national standards in teacher preparation programs. Divided into two sections, this book addresses the contemporary issues faced by families, and the skills required to foster their involvement in children's education. Partnerships with communities and families are stressed throughout, and supported by effective ideas and strategies for increasing family involvement in the community and schools. Content on math, literacy, science, and social studies is included to further foster family involvement in education. There is also information about working with military families, addressing issues of childhood obesity, and teaching children about financial literacy and money management. New content includes more historical information on the family, a feature highlighting specific ways to incorporate the family, and expanded information on family strengths and community development.

Table of Contents

Understanding Families

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

Understanding Family Diversity

Developmental Issues in Families with Young Children

Family Strengths, Family Functions, and Family Structure

Parenting

Family Stress

Practice

A Family-Based Philosophy in Early Childhood Education

Family-Staff Relationships

Supporting Young Children's Learning at Home

Parent Education and Family Life Education

Early Childhood Educators in the Community

Case Studies

Websites for Professional Development

NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment

National Academy of Early Childhood Programs Accreditation

Responding to Linguistic and Cultural Diversity Recommendations for Effective Early Childhood Education

Professional Preparation Excerpts from NAEYC Initial Licensing Standards for Early Childhood Teacher Certification

NAEYC Position Statement on the Prevention of Child Abuse in Early Childhood Programs and the Responsibilities of Early Childhood Professionals to Prevent Child Abuse Glossary

Index

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