Read Practices that Engage Families.
Engaging Practices ScenariosPick 2 practices then answer the questions below:
- Which practices did you chose? Why?
- How would feel about if each practice was implemented in your infant classroom? Why?
- Does the practice engage families in a reciprocal, strengths-based, individualized, participatory manner? Give evidence to support your answer.
Respond to 2 other comments from people who chose at least 1 different practice different then you!
1.Which practices did you chose? Why?
Ans: the practices I choose are #1 and #4 because i feel like having an open-door policy will allow parents to have an opportunity to bond with their child and allow to observe and participate in their child’s education. and for choose #4 i feel like it’s a great idea to do home visits with the family to gather a more information about the child and their families an implement what they learn about the child in the classroom so it feels more like home.
2.How would feel about if each practice was implemented in your infant classroom? Why?
Ans: i would be happy knowing that the practice was implemented in my infant classroom because i know that i can come contribute to my child education and being able to bond deeper with my child. But most importantly create a partnership with teacher in my infant classroom and build on trust.
3.Does the practice engage families in a reciprocal, strengths-based, individualized, participatory manner? Give evidence to support your answer.
Ans: the practice engage in strengths- based because with the open-door policy it and home visit because this allows the families to share information with the teachers, support their children, contribute to the program etc.
Lacoya — Thanks for your comment. The goal of these practices are to deepen partnerships with families by building relationships and spending more time with families, as an infant teacher. The practices promote infant teachers and families to share information. I wonder, can you offer more details about how exactly the practices are individualized, participatory and strengths-based?
Hey Lacoya! I was going to pick practice 1 but I did not because I personally do not like the idea of parents walking whenever they feel like it. After reading your opinion I would say that I did not look at that way and now I’m seeing why it might be beneficial in the long term. Thank you for sharing 🙂
1) The practices that I’ve chosen are #1 and #3. For #1, an open door policy can provide the parent comfort in knowing that they are able to visit their child without asking for permission or being stopped at the door. It allows the parent to see their child in school and observe how they communicate and work in class. For #3 having a space for parents is great for those who aren’t able to have access to those resources, like computers. It gives the parents a space to put extra carrier without the worry of bringing it back and forth to and away from the school.
2) Knowing that this would be implemented in my classroom with give me ease. Knowing that we are not only here to support children, but to also support and provide that comfort for parents causes a healthy bond for both parent, teacher, and child.
3) The practice engages in a Individualized way where the parents are able to check in whenever throughout the day to see their child, and having a space for the parents so they can feel more comfortable and not worry about the resources that they might not be able to have access to.
Tamia — Thanks for your comment. These practices are designed to strength the bonds between infant teachers and families. I wonder, can share more specifically how the practices are reciprocal, participatory, and strengths-based?
1. Which practices did you chose? Why?
Practice#3- I chose this practice because I think this is something all childcare centers should implement to create a more welcoming environment for everyone. As well as give access to different types of resources to families who may not have access to them at home.
Pactrice#4- I chose home visits because I think they are a great practice to incorporate in centers to gain better insight on the child to better facilitate their transition and experience in the classroom.
2. How would feel about if each practice was implemented in your infant classroom? Why?
Practice#3- I would love to have this practice implemented in my infant classroom to create a space for families to interact with one another and have other resources/information available to them all.
Pactrice#4- Implementing home visits in my infant classroom is a great way to learn more about the family and the child to be able to incorporate in the classroom and make the transition easier for everyone.
3. Does the practice engage families in a reciprocal, strengths-based, individualized, participatory manner? Give evidence to support your answer.
Practice#3- I think this practice engages family in reciprocal manner by giving families and teachers a space to exchange information, have questions answered, and converse with one another in a safe space.
Pactrice#4- I think that this practice engages in individualized manner by stepping into the child’s comfort zone, preferences, and routine at home and apply that information in the classroom for the child.
Hi Xitlaly,
I also went with practice number 3. Seeing this practice multiple times really is a great idea that programs and directors should provide for parents. This would help with first time parents. Being a first time parent is very nerve wrecking. I wish this support was given to me as a parent when I had my son and he attended school for the first time.
Xitlaly — Thanks for your comment. Creating opportunities for families to interact with each other fosters belonging and creates community. Home visits provide teachers with a deeper insight into the child’s family and home life and facilitates a child’s transition to the center. I wonder, how are the practices participatory and strengths-based?
1. Which practices did you chose? Why?
I chose Practice 3 because I think it’s important to help families with resources and allow them to come to an environment where they feel safe and productive. I also like practice 4 because visiting a families home will able to help you identify their strengths and weakness and you will be able to help them with community programs.
2.How would feel about if each practice was implemented in your infant classroom? Why?
I think both practices would benefit the families and child because you are able to see what the family needs and provide the resources at the same time.
3. Does the practice engage families in a reciprocal, strengths-based, individualized, participatory manner? Give evidence to support your answer.
Yes it does. Practice three allows families to use resources and in return the program is a helpful resource for families. Strength based is helping families look for programs with technology, pamphlets for the children.
Practice 4 focuses on the individualized part because visiting families in homes help you indicate what families need help with and it allows them the choice to participate in the program.
Cindy — Thanks for your comment. Creating an environment where families feel both safe and that they are competent and capable is important. Home visiting enables infant teachers to learn about a family’s routines so the can individualize a baby’s routines in the classroom. I wonder, how are the practices reciprocal and participatory?
1. I choose practices 1 because open door policies can bring parents comfort and sometimes the little moments the parents have the can spent it with their child. Some parents rarely have time to spent with their children because of work, having this policy can help.
I choose practices 4 because the family and teachers get to learn more about each other before hand. The teacher gets to understand the family culture and can know how to better understand the child.
2. I would feel good if these two practices were implemented in my classroom parents should always feel welcomed and have access to spent time with there children any time of the day even in the classroom. Home visits helps form that relationships with parents and child before hand
3. Yes these practices engages families in a reciprocal, strengths- based, individualize, participatory manner. its helps to know the family needs, hopes and start building the relationships on how the families can be involved.
Mel — Thanks for your comment. Offering families piece of mind to feel comfortable helps them to feel that the infant teacher is working with them and providing high-quality programming for their baby. Home visits enable teachers to learn about a family’s culture and their routines so they can individualize routines when the baby is in the classroom. I wonder, how else are the practices participatory?
Hey Shemella, your reasoning for practice 1 made me think of how is true that maybe for parents open door policy might be the only time they have available to interact with their child and be involved.
Why should family engagement be reciprocal, strengths-based, individualized, and participatory? In your response, explain what the terms mean in your own words.
1) Families engagement should be reciprocal, strength based, individualized and participatory because these strategies establish strong, positive family partnerships.
Did your teachers and school staff (pre-K through graade12) engage your family in a reciprocal, strengths-based, individualized, and participatory manner? Provide specific evidence to support your conclusion.
2) Yes my teachers and school staff engaged my family in a reciprocal, strength based, individualized and participatory manner by having meetings every moth informing my family how I did in class, they would invite my family and others to events and they will participate to help my teacher. For example I was in fourth grade and in my school (PS 165 located in Brooklyn NY) every year they would have a showcase for every grade to perform either dancing, singing, acting, poetry etc.. So we had a dance routine which include with our moms and dad, and i remember my mom dancing with me and coming to all of my rehearsals. Until this day I remember that moment.
How can infant teachers engage families with babies in ways that are reciprocal, strengths-based, individualized, and participatory? List specific ideas that no one has mentioned yet!
3) Infant teachers can engage reciprocal in to families with babies by developing great communication skills, learn their names, asking questions, be genuine.
Infant teachers can engage strength based by offering activities that support parent child interactions and child development, noticing and building on the unique strengths of the parent and child rather than correcting weaknesses or mistakes, help parents reflect on outcomes by providing feedback and information.
sorry i wrote this in the wromg comment section this response was for assignment 1
No worries — all good!
1)Which practices did you chose? Why?
– I chose practice #1 and practice #3 because both practices engages families with babies to have reciprocal and strength based.
2)How would feel about if each practice was implemented in your infant classroom? Why?
– I would feel comfortable and at peace because i know my baby is in good hands and I’m able to check on my child whenever I want or need to. I’m able to witness my child developpment. I can also share my knowledge and talents, interest, show my sills and improve my skills as a parent, i would be able to learn new strategies.
3)Does the practice engage families in a reciprocal, strengths-based, individualized, participatory manner? Give evidence to support your answer.
– Practice #1 engages family members in a strength based manner by allowing the parents to come in any time of the day while the center is opened which have the parents able to expertise support for their child benefit. Practice # 3 engages families in individualized and strength based manner by having a center where families cam do work and be close to their child and they can chose from an array of options that best fit their schedules, interests, comfort levels, and skills.
Hi Tamaris,
I also went with practice number 3 for the same reason but feel a little weird about the first practice because allowing parent’s to walk in at whatever time of the day would interrupt the teacher from possibly teaching a lesson to the kids. Overall I do see that number 1 as well can have benefits of engagements with families.
Tamaris — Thanks for your comment. An open door policy supports babies, families and teachers by helping to build relationships, create trust, and facilitate communication. Providing a space for families reduces stress on the family — which enables the adult family members to be emotionally available for their child. I wonder, how are the practices reciprocal and participatory?
1) Which practices did you chose? Why?
I would choose practice number 3. The reason I would chose this practice is because families will have the opportunity to become involved in the child’s school environment voluntarily. This environment will help families to keep informed on any updates or school events. It would help families get comfortable with the program and even build trust with this opportunity because they are being allowed to stay in the premises.
2) How would feel about if each practice was implemented in your infant classroom? Why? The only practices I don’t agree with is practice number 1 and and 4. I don’t agree with practice number 1 because an open door policy would interrupt the teacher’s with scheduling and also attachment development with the teacher. If a mom intervened all the time this would make it hard for teachers and babies to develop relationship because babies would always choose to be with their mothers. Practice number 4 is also a situation that is a private. Everyone doesn’t live luxury and some people live in rough situations in which they don’t like to share with outsiders. Unless there is help being give to families who live in rough situations than this practice should be private.
3) Does the practice engage families in a reciprocal, strengths-based, individualized, participatory manner? Give evidence to support your answer.
Practice number 3 does engage families in recirprocal, strength-based, individualized and participatory because it families are being informed i events on bulletin boards that could lead to teacher and parent with baby relationships.
Eunice — Thanks for your comment. Keeping families informed facilitates communication and builds relationships. Can babies have attachments with both family members and teachers? What happens when a baby is home with mom and dad — does a baby typically prefer 1 adult over the other? We are designed to have a primary (most preferred) attachment figure, then a secondary attachment figure (2nd preferred) then other attachment figures (tertiary attachment figures). Teachers are typically tertiary attachment figures — we don’t “replace” mom and dad. Can a teacher learn from a family member who spends time in a class how to soothe a baby or the routines a baby is used to? Would that knowledge — so the teacher could use those practices — support the baby’s attachment to the teacher? All families live in different settings and situations. I wonder, what is the purpose of a home visit? How could home visits be structured so families feel comfortable inviting the people they are leaving their babies with — their most prized possessions — into their homes? If we were not in the middle of the COVID crisis right now, you would be making 2-3 home visits to the family of your Infant/ Family Case Study baby — a family you don’t know very well.
1. Which practices did you chose? Why?
2. How would feel about if each practice was implemented in your infant classroom? Why?
3. Does the practice engage families in a reciprocal, strengths-based, individualized, participatory manner? Give evidence to support your answer.
1. Answer: Th e Practices I would chose is #1 and #4. I believe in open-door to give the child a little bit more comfort to know that the family did not just leave me with strangers.but as time goes on they will be able to trust their teacher/caregiver. I also chose #4 because I think it is important to know the child background. How the child is living at home , the way a child is taught and things they observe at home can effect them in school and with other peers.
2. Answer: It honestly would not bother me . I just would want my children and the parents to be comfortable and 1000% comfortable with me when it comes to their children.
3. Answer: It does because #1 the open-door policy gives trust for both the parents and children , #4 home visits gives trust for the child as well , being able to see the care giver / teacher at home and at school will let the child know that this is a person I can trust and also benefits the caregiver.teacher to make sure the child is okay and safe and is being treated correctly.
1: I choose 3&4. The reason why I picked these options is because I feel like they have a great benefit to the program and as well to the families and it can be used for children up to age 4.
2: If these practices were to be implemented in my classroom at first I will be feeling anxious because I will be thinking how the parents will react. For Example, practice 4 speaks of home visit and I have experience conducting home visit and I must say that majority of parents do not like the idea that the teachers will be going into their space. But, at the same time if encourage and told why home visit will make for a smoother school year in the sense that this is a time to speak to the teacher and share anything that is making the families feel anxious , worried any doubts. For the teacher this will make our bonding or creating attachment even more special because we see the child and the parent in a different light.
3: I believe that both practices engage families in reciprocal, strength-based, individualized and participatory . Practice 3 gives parents a sense of belonging and is creating for parents to social with other parents and share experiences and make long term friends. Practice 4 also does the same but is more in a privacy level, parents at times do not like enagaging in the classroom because they might be feeling embarrassed and might feel like nobody else has gone through it like them. So, this is a time where parents can vent and get the resource they need in order to succeed.
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