Module 11 Family Engagement in Action Activity#1: Examining Family Engagement

Read Koralek, Nemeth & Ramsey (2019) complete this handout as you read

Koralek, Nemeth & Ramsey (2019)

Answer the questions below, citing evidence from Koralek, Nemeth & Ramsey (2019):

  1. Why should family engagement be reciprocal, strengths-based, individualized, and participatory? In your response, explain what the terms mean in your own words.
  2. Did your teachers and school staff (pre-K through grade 12) engage your family in a reciprocal, strengths-based, individualized, and participatory manner? Provide specific evidence to support your conclusion.
  3. How can infant teachers engage families with babies in ways that are reciprocal, strengths-based, individualized, and participatory? List specific ideas that no one has mentioned yet!