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Weekly Module 8: Talking with Families Applications Post (Scenarios)
Read the Talking with Families scenarios (pick 2) or Sad Little Bird scenario. Imagine you are the teacher in each situation. Apply the TouchPoints principles from Gurdais (2012) to the scenarios and answer the following questions: Which scenarios did you chose? Why? (You should pick Sad Little Bird or 2 scenarios from Talking with Families). How will you communicate with the […]
Weekly Module 8: Talking with Families Readings Post
In this module you will: Identify techniques to use to talk to families Apply the “touch points” strategies to sensitive discussions with families Brainstorm how to discuss sensitive issues with families After reading Gudrais (2012), answer the following questions: Summarize the main idea, key details, and what you learned from the article in 4-6 sentences in your own […]
Week 7: Keeping Families Informed Applications Post (Video)
After watching the video TAPS Partnership with Families: Part 4, answer the following questions: Of the practices and ways to communicate with and include families in programs, which 3 do you think are the most important? Why? Do you agree a sense of belonging is important for families in infant/ toddler group care settings? Why? Anne, Janani and Rukmini suggest […]
Weekly Module 7: Keeping Families Informed Readings Post
In this module you will: Identify different methods to use when communicating with families Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of different forms of communicating with families Analyze the importance of keeping families informed After reading Keyser (2017) answer the following questions: Summarize the main idea, key details, and what you learned from the reading in 4-6 sentences […]
Weekly Module 6: Family Engagement in Action Applications Post (Scenarios)
Read Practices that Engage Families. Pick 2 practices and answer the following questions: Which practices did you chose? Why? What is your reaction to having the practice? Does the practice engage families (including children)? How? What are the benefits to having the practice? What are the drawbacks or potential challenges to having the practice? How do the […]
Weekly Module 6: Family Engagement in Action Readings Post
In this module you will: Identify how to engage families in programming Evaluate practices that engage families Analyze practices that engaging families After reading Koralek, Nemeth, & Ramsey (2019) answer the following questions: Summarize the main idea, key details and what you learned from this reading in 4-6 sentences, in your own words. Use key terms and vocabulary from the […]
Weekly Module 5: What is Family Engagement? Applications Post (Video)
After watching the video TAPS Partnerships with Families: Part 1, answer the following questions: What did you learn from the video? Use key terms and vocabulary from the video. How do partnerships between staff and families benefit children? How will this video help you be a better infant/ toddler professional? How does this video relate to […]
Weekly Module 5: What is Family Engagement? Readings Post
In this module you will: Compare family involvement in programs versus program staff engaging with families Evaluate practices that support engaging with families Identify the benefits of staff engaging with families for infants and toddlers After reading Halgunseth (2009) answer the following questions: Summarize the main idea, key details, and what you learned from this […]
Weekly Module 4: Who Are Families? Readings Post
In this module you will: Identify struggles that families encounter Determine ways to welcome families, based on their characteristics Compare characteristics of families After reading 1 article of the Who are Families? Readings (see options below), answers the following questions: Which article did you chose? Why? Summarize the main idea, key details, and what you learned from the […]
Weekly Module 4: Who are Families? Application Post (Video)
After watching the video Homeless Families with Infants & Toddlers, answer the following questions: What struck you in the video? Why? If Shari Houser starts the day care she talked about in the video, what can the program do to create a relationship-based model (Hint: Module 2 on Relationships, Baker & Manfretti/ Petit, 2004)? Identify specific […]
