Exam 8: Families and Teachers: Partners in Education

An authoritarian parental style would be characterized by ____.

The definition of family is _____.

Parent/family-teacher conferences are held ____.

Over the next 20 years, the greatest growth in school enrollment will be Asian Americans.

Describe some of the unique needs of single parents.

Match the phrase that best describes the parent/teacher relationship. -Conferences

Increasingly, ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity will affect relationships between families and schools.

School-based management fosters meaningful participation of families.

From the beginning, Head Start mandated parent involvement as part of its program.

An authoritative parental style would be characterized by ____.

Describe how the role of a parent changes as the child grows.

Early childhood professionals must be willing to enter into a _____________ with families.

What unique obstacles do some families face which early educators should be aware of?

A good family-centered program ____.

Cultural sensitivity demands that teachers remind themselves regularly that there is not one right way, but many right ways to bring up children.

Discuss three significant ways a teacher can increase good communications with families.

In its report on immigration in 2008, the U.S. Bureau of the Census reports that ____.

Match the phrase that best describes the parent/teacher relationship. -Parent education

The separation process is easy for young children and their families.

When families are unable to participate because of work schedule, you should _____.