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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 families? What will you say? Be specific.
- What are some of the concerns the family may have around each issue?
Respond to 2 other posts!
Scenarios (Pick either Sad Little Bird or 2 from Talking with Families):
Talking with Families Scenarios (pick 2)
Complete the mid-semester survey on Blackboard (in the Assignments section, at the top of the page — its 2.5 points)! C
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 words. Use key terms and vocabulary from the text.
- What quote(s) was most meaningful to you? (identify the page number) Why?
- How does this reading connect to your personal experience?
- In your own words, what is the TouchPoints approach when working with infants/ toddlers and families?
- How do you imagine families feel when staff bring up issues using the TouchPoints approach?
- How will this reading help you become a better infant/ toddler professional?
Respond to 2 other posts!
Complete the mid-semester survey on Blackboard (in the Assignments section, at the top of the page — its 2.5 points)!
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