Partnerships
Subtitle: families and communities in early childhood
By: Lynn Wilson, George Brown College
Edition: Fifth edition.
Publisher: Nelson Education
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Toronto, Ontario
Language: eng
Number of pages: 520
ISBN-13: 9780176509576
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Early childhood education; Parent participation; Parent-teacher relationships; Éducation de la première enfance; Participation des parents; Relations parents-maîtres
Description: Partnerships was developed as a resource for students, faculty, and teachers to encourage the development of meaningful and respectful relationships with families. Over the past few years, a significant shift has taken place in the relationship between families and teachers in both early learning and school environments. Many family members have demanded a more active role in their children s care and education and have challenged the notion of teacher-as-expert. Compelling research supports the benefits to children, educators, teachers, and families when a strong alliance among all parties is formed, and it is from this perspective that the text has been written.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The changing face of Canadian families; title: Supports to children and families; title: Building effective partnerships; title: First impressions; title: Ways to involve families; title: Verbal communication with families; title: Family-teacher conferences; title: Staying connected; title: Families we may meet; title: Families in transition: issues facing many families; title: Working with families: an international perspective.