Hello everyone today I would like to introduce to you my chosen topic for the simulation which is providing families with resources and support. I believe this is an important matter to help further a child's education. There needs to be ample support not only from the professional educators inside the system, but from outside sources as well, being families. It is up to the professional educators to help guide these families in by providing resources and support systems to ensure they are able to assist. In my opinion if families are to work with schools as partners in their child's education, school systems should offer chances and support needed to become associative. During my student teaching time last year I had the opportunity to provide parents with ample chances to come in and make a difference in the classroom for all the children by reading and telling inspirational stories about their jobs. So many times these systems anticipate families doing everything and visa versa. I am all about the two coming together for the better of the children because that is what it is all about, out children. Producing valuable collaboration with families entails that staff generate a setting that endures families and inspires them to elevate questions and propose worries as well as to contribute suitably in figuring out certain choices. Constructing teamwork involves organizations providing information and training parents need to ensure they are involved and that they stick their necks out to parents with invitations to take part in their child's education.
If anyone has any resources on this topic to help gain better knowledge I would greatly appreciate it. I really feel the most important part of a child's life is their education but to get the best out of a child, teamwork needs to be brought out from both educators and families.
Here are a few articles from my research:
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/research/FamEngage.pdf
Hello Carlos
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful topic that you have chosen and I really enjoyed reading your blog. I think that one reason why some children do not have opportunities to receive a high-quality education is because parents are not informed about how to receive particular resources and information. I have to agree with you, parents need assistance not only from professionals but also from communities and other families. Teamwork is what will really help our children prosper and become successful. I am looking forward to reading more about this subject, good luck to you.
Hi Carlos,
ReplyDeleteI agree that families need support to maneuver their way through what can appear to be a complex system of hierarchy in early childhood. With this chosen topic, "What three sub-topics that you will explore?"
Carlos,
ReplyDeleteThis is a very interesting topic that you have decided to focus on in which the information you find will be important for the children, families, and early childhood professionals. Every child needs a support system and the two most important parties in that system is the family and the professional. I feel that the families and professionals are able to work together in order to develop a relationship in which both parties have developed a level of trust. When the family feels like they can trust the professional and that the professional has their best interest at heart, they will be more willing to share information about the child and the family. When the professional understands and has knowledge of the family they have a better chance at providing them with the services and resources needed in order to provide a better life for their families. This support system is basically key in the success of the child. I look forward to reading more of your blog posts!
Hi Carlos,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post. Depending on where you live, you can contact your local collaborative county/city that holds meetings for that area. I attend the collaborative meetings in my area to be informed of what is going on in my area, and to also promote ECE. Also contact your local child care resource and referral agency and they can probably assist you with providing resource for the parents.
Thanks,
Brittney
Hi Carlos,
ReplyDeleteParent involvement is essential for a student's success. I think the main challenge for teachers is to find ways to include parents in various ways. Some parents work multiple jobs so they are unable to be physically present in the classroom, but they can be involved maybe by phone or by sending necessary materials to the classroom. Communication is the key to reaching out to parents by phone, email, or sending notes.