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Module 5 Family Engagement in Action Assignment #2: Scenarios (9/21-9/26)

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Read Practices that Engage Families.  

Engaging Practices Scenarios

Pick 2 practices then answer the questions below:

  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.

Respond to 2 other comments from people who chose at least 1 different practice different then you!

Module 5 Family Engagement in Action Assignment #1: Examining Family Engagement

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This assignment has 3 parts:

Part 1: Complete the Tri-Semester Survey

Part 2: Go to FlipGrid (https://flipgrid.com/f31d9ad3 your username is your first name as it appears on CUNY First) and answer these questions:

  1. What are 3 words that you would use to describe yourself?
  2. How are the strategies you identified in Module 1 working?
    • What strategies are working well?
    • What adjustments could you make to ensure your success?
    • What have you learned about yourself as a student taking your classes online?

Part 3: Read Koralek, Nemeth & Ramsey (2019)

Koralek, Nemeth & Ramsey (2019)

Answer the questions below, citing evidence from Koralek, Nemeth & Ramsey (2019):

  1. Why should family engagement be reciprocal, strengths-based, individualized, and participatory? In your response, explain what the terms mean in your own words.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!