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Module Objectives

In this module you will:

Activity #1: Examining Family Engagement

Read Koralek, Nemeth & Ramsey (2019), complete this handout as you read

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

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

Read Practices that Engage Families.

Pick 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?
How would you feel if the practice was implemented in an infant classroom where your baby was enrolled? Why?
Does the practice engage families in a reciprocal, strengths-based, individualized, participatory manner? Include evidence from Koralek, Nemeth & Ramsey (2019) to support your answer.

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

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 11”
3. Based on your assigned color, identify your role on the ‘Module 11″ document
4. Complete the task assigned to your role

Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns!