WorksheetsBarriers to Partnership Working
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 14mins
B3: (a) potential (b) to effective (c) working.
A*: Critically (a) (b) to overcome (c) to effective (d) working.
How many barriers will you have to discuss?
2
3
4
As many as I wish
How many strategies to barriers will you have to critically evaluate?
2
3
4
All of them
This task is due on (a)
What is one of the biggest barriers to partnership working between parents and practitioners?
Wealth
Time
Different interests
Social services
What is often not realised by people within an organisation due to the pervasiveness of organisational culture?
They are making assumptions or doing things in a certain way
They need to change their organisational structure
They have to work longer hours
They are being monitored by management
What can potentially create communication problems between organisations according to the text?
Similar organisational structures
The use of jargon
Efficient communication channels
Inclusive language
What effect can the use of jargon have on people in organisations?
It can make them feel more included in discussions.
It can help them understand complex topics easily.
It can make them feel confused and excluded from discussions.
It can improve their contribution to discussions.
What should people do to reduce concerns about power imbalances in the team?
Use more jargon to communicate effectively.
Seek input only from senior members of the team.
Make their language more accessible and inclusive.
Avoid discussions with other groups.
What is one strategy to help overcome barriers to partnership working?
Ignoring differences between colleagues
Recognising your own prejudices
Focusing solely on the negatives
Avoiding discussions about diversity
Prejudice can be...
Only negative
Only positive
Neither positive nor negative
Both positive and negative
What is a strategy to overcome the barrier of lack of understanding of roles and responsibilities in partnership work?
Clearly defining roles and responsibilities
Providing training and resources
Regularly reviewing and updating job descriptions
All of the above
What is a fact about all people regardless of how open-minded they are?
They do not have any prejudices or biases.
They only have biases if they are not good parents.
They all carry prejudice and biases.
They can easily overcome their biases without reflection.
What can significantly influence what parents teach their children about valuing difference?
The education system exclusively.
The personal biases held by the parents.
The children's friends and their opinions.
The media and nothing else.
What do some parents do with their negative attitudes about their identity groups?
They always discuss them openly with their children.
They pass these negative attitudes along to their children.
They change these attitudes before teaching their children.
They ignore these attitudes completely.
How can lack of trust be overcome in partnership work?
Building relationships over time
Being transparent and honest
Fulfilling promises and commitments
All of the above
When should parents evenings be held to accommodate different schedules?
Only during weekday mornings
Only on weekends
At various times across the year, including evenings, weekends, and morning time slots
Exclusively during weekday afternoons
What should be removed when talking to parents to ensure clear communication?
Detailed explanations
Jargon and acronyms
Positive feedback
Educational theories
What is a potential consequence of not overcoming barriers to partnership work in early years settings?
Decreased quality of care and education
Lower staff morale
Reduced parental involvement
All of the above
Do early years practitioners work in partnership with children?
Yes
No
I don't see why not?
