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

Complete this handout as you:

• • Read Building Partnerships Between Families and Early Childhood Staff (2012)
  • Watch TAPS Partnerships with Families: Part 5 (2012)

Link to Building Partnerships Between Families and Early Childhood Staff (2012)

Watch the video TAPS Partnerships with Families: Part 5 (2012)

Video Building Positive Relationships with Families

Optional Reading: Link to Building Partnerships with Families (2016)

Optional Reading: Link to A Guide to Creating Partnerships with Families, 2nd Ed (2010)

Optional Reading: Link to Baker & Manfredi/ Pettit (2004)

Submit your completed Module Handout on ECE 209-Seminar Blackboard, under Assignments in Module Handout: Partnering with Families

Activity #2: Evidence-Based Practices for Working with Families who have Infants 

What are the evidence-based practices for working with families who have infants from the reading in this module?  Identify your source (reading or video) as you develop the list.  Your reading and video may have described families of older children; how can you apply the information to families who have infants? Post your list in the comments below.