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Foundations for Working with Families
Module Objectives
In this module you will:
- Explore the tenets of family-centered programming
- Recognize the impact of culture on families & infants
- Introduce yourself to your colleagues
- Identify best practices for working with families who have infants
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…Cultural Aspects to Working with Families
Module Objectives
In this module you will:
- Explore the impact of culture on caregiving practices
- Analyze cultural eating and sleeping situations
- Identify the difference between following a child’s natural rhythms & establishing a set schedule
- Develop strategies to work with
Partnering with Families
Module Objectives
In this module you will:
- Explore creating partnerships with families
- Evaluate the role social power has when working with families of infants
- Develop strategies to create partnerships with families
Activity #1: Module Handout
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Relationships with Families
Module Objectives
In this module you will:
- Explore the importance of relationships between infant teachers and families
- Brainstorm how to handle situations using a family-based model of programming
- Identify practices that support relationships with families
Activity #1: Module Handout
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Getting to Know Families & Babies
Module Objectives:
In this module you will:
- Examine methods to get to know families
- Explore practices that help children to transition into a program
- Analyze the importance of of phase-in and home visits for infants, families, and teachers
Assignment
…Communicating with Families
Module Objectives
In this module, you will:
- Explore how to keep in touch with families
- Brainstorm ways to communicate with families who have infants that foster engagement and build partnership
- Analyze negotiating with families
Assignment #1: Module Handout
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Conflicts & Difficult Conversations
Module objectives
In this module you will:
- Explore the causes of many differences, tensions & conflicts between infant teachers & families
- Identify strategies to use when faced with differences, tensions, and conflicts with families
- Reflect on the best practices to
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