Practice in Partnership

What is meant by the term "Partnership" in early childhood education?

• The competition between teachers to achieve the best student results

• The independent work of teachers without family involvement

• The collaboration between families and educators to support children's learning and development

• The involvement of government officials in daily school activities

What is the primary goal of an effective home-school partnership?

• Increasing school funding

• Promoting extracurricular activities

• Establishing a working relationship between teachers, families, and students

• Reducing homework assignments

Who are the key members in the "Home" category that impact a child's development? State two members per category.

• Mother and Teacher

• Guardian and Principal

• Father and Siblings

• Head teacher and elder siblings

Which of the following is NOT a factor that led to the emergence of home-school partnerships?

• Research indicating improved student performance with parental involvement

• Changes in educational approaches emphasizing holistic development

• Complex societal changes requiring better home-school collaboration

• Reduction in the number of teachers available in schools

What is the third stage of "The Ecological Theory?

Which of the following is an example of how the Exosystem can influence a child’s development?

• A child’s interactions with their peers at school

• A parent’s workplace schedule affecting their ability to attend parent-teacher meetings

• The curriculum used in the child’s classroom

• The child’s daily routines at home

Which of the following is NOT one of the six key types of involvement in Epstein's model for effective parental involvement?

• Parenting

• Fundraising

• Volunteering

• Decision-making

What do the statements from schools, teachers, and parents indicate about their perspective on education?

• They believe education should be the sole responsibility of schools.

• They recognize the importance of collaboration between home, school, and community.

• They think parents should not be involved in school matters.

• They suggest that only teachers can influence a child's academic success.

Which of the following is NOT one of the six types of parents’ involvement in Epstein’s model of Home-School Partnership?

• Parenting

• Fundraising

• Volunteering

• Learning at Home

Which of the following is NOT a strategy mentioned for welcoming families to school?

• Providing a "welcome packet" with essential school information

• Holding an open house for families to meet teachers and tour the building

• Requiring all parents to attend a language proficiency test

• Making a teacher available who speaks the language of non-English fluent parents