Module 9: Communicating with Families (3/26-4/8)

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Module Objectives

In this module you will:

  • Explore the Touchpoints method
  • Evaluate the Touchpoints approach
  • Analyze how to handle a situation using the Touchpoints approach

Assignment #1: Touchpoints

Read Gudrais (2012).  Complete this handout as you read the article.

Gudrais(2012)

After reading the article, answer the following questions on FlipGrid (https://flipgrid.com/18765acb your log in is your 1st name as it appears on CUNY First)

  1.  How are the strategies to be successful in an online class that you identified in Module 1 working? What do you need to adjust?
  2. Would you use the Touchpoints approach when working with families? Why?
  3. Which of the Touchpoints principles discussed in the article seemed most natural to you? Why?
  4. Which of the Touchpoints principles discussed in the article was most controversial to you? Why?
  5. Did the staff in your school use the Touchpoints approach? Use evidence from the article to support your answer.

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Assignments #2: Touchpoints in Action

Read Sad Little Bird.

Sad Little Bird Scenario

Based on the Touchpoints model and including evidence from the Gudrais (2012) reading in your response:

  1. How should Lilly have handled the situation with Mrs. Mohar? Why?
  2. What should Lilly have said to Mrs Mohar?

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Activity #3: Group Zine Project

Continue working on your Group Zine Project this module.  What should you do?

    1.  Go to your group’s Google folder — I emailed you the link
    2. Look for the document titled “Module 9”
    3. Based on your assigned color, identify your role on the ‘Module 9″ document
    4. Complete the task assigned to your role

As always, please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns!