What are the best practices for working with families who have infants from the reading and video in this module? Identify your source (reading or video) as you develop the list.
Your reading may have described families of older children; how can you apply the information to families who have infants?
The best practices for working with families who have infants from the reading ” Halgunseth (2009)” is that we as caregivers should integrate culture/community, provide a welcoming environment by creating a clear continuous channel of two way communication between staff and families by scheduling regular conference sessions, including families in making decisions related to both their own child’s education and the program as a whole, setting clear program standards that are comprehensive and emphasize ongoing outreach as well as providing professional development opportunities on culturally sensitive and evidence based family engagement practices.
Nakia –Thanks for sharing the best practices for working with families who have infants you identified from ECE 209-Seminar Module 11! I wonder, how can infant teacher ” integrate culture/community, provide a welcoming environment by creating a clear continuous channel of two way communication between staff and families by scheduling regular conference sessions, including families in making decisions related to both their own child’s education and the program as a whole, setting clear program standards that are comprehensive and emphasize ongoing outreach as well as providing professional development opportunities on culturally sensitive and evidence based family engagement practices” (White, 2021) for families?
To be honest everything was really helpful for the practice of working with families who have infants. The reading tell us how important it is to have strong relationship between parents and staff for the good of the children. Also family engagement, including them in everything so they can feel comfortable and welcome. Involved them in activities, participation for the better of the children. Creating multicultural society.
Ruth –Thanks for sharing the best practices for working with families who have infants you identified from ECE 209-Seminar Module 11! I wonder, what are other reasons why string relationships between infant teachers & families are important?
The best practices for working with families who have infants from the reading and video in this module is the importance to have strong relationships between a program staff and families of young children considering that children’s time is often shared between a program and home. Also practice enhance family engagement by integrate culture and community, providing a welcoming environment, strive for family-program partnership, outreach , provide resources and referrals, and set and reinforce program standards.(Halgunseth ,2009)
Yasmin — –Thanks for sharing the best practices for working with families who have infants you identified from ECE 209-Seminar Module 11! I wonder, how can infant teachers develop strong relationships with families?
In this module, I learned the importance of keeping and maintaining a good relationship with the families of the children in your care. Children are sponges in a sense. So, when they see parents and their caregivers interact, it gives them a feeling of trust and security.
Essence –Thanks for sharing the best practices for working with families who have infants you identified from ECE 209-Seminar Module 11! I wonder, why is it important for infant teachers to develop & maintain good relationships with families?
Best practices which are key for me and any successful program is communication, family engagement and partnerships not only with the parents but also with the program. Alot of times there is a lack of communication from the program to the educators which leads to issues between the program and staff and trickles down to parents. There should for the best interest of the child always be open dialogue between all involved parties regarding any concerns or questions regarding the care for the child.
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