1. which of the following is a form of formal communication a teacher can use to get a message
to parents?
(1 poin
newsletters
bulletin boards
daily logs
conferences
2. jordan’s mother and father both volunteer at his school on a regular basis. their involvement
at the school benefits
(1 poin
teachers, children, and themselves.
children only.
teachers only.
children and teachers only.
3. in order to work effectively with families in times of stress, teachers should (1 point)
investigate the cause of the stress so that they can solve the problem.
know about community programs to assist families in finding at these times.
rely on their code of ethics for a step-by-step guide to families in stress.
strictly enforce policies regarding tardiness and attendance in such cases.
4. when parents feel heard by teachers, they (1 point)
want to spend time developing close, personal friendships with teachers.
are less likely to complain about teaching methods and classroom policies.
are more likely to take advantage of the teacher’s thoughtfulness.
usually listen to teachers’ answers and explanations in return.
5. which of the following would not be an appropriate strategy for a teacher to foster interaction
among the school, the family, and the community?
(1 poin
publishing a newsletter that includes a section for the local children’s museum to list upcomin
adding a public library literacy project to the curriculum by inviting volunteer adult learners to
sharing confidential information with the local family counseling clinic in order to make a ref
partnering with a local business for sponsorship of the school playground to upgrade safety an
6. in order to work effectively with families, teachers should build relationships by (1 point)
whenever possible with education, child care, and financial support.
using conversation roadblocks so that meetings are limited to appropriate times.
becoming close, personal friends with families.
conveying an attitude of trust, respect, and acceptance.
7. which of the following most closely describes how the perspective of parents differs from that
of teachers?
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parents see their child’s strengths and weaknesses clearly, whereas teachers are usually biased
parents have the narrow view of what their child is like at home, whereas teachers have a broa
parents need to be the best advocate for their child, whereas teachers must be objective and co
parents do not know about child development, whereas the teacher’s opinion is based in know
8. knowledge of family systems gives teachers a deeper understanding of (1 point)
the social development of children.
the language development of children.
family behavior with each other and with those outside the family.
hereditary personality traits and possible health issues.
9. with regard to relationships with families, the early childhood professional should understand
that
(1 poin
the most effective programs for young children are those that involve their families.
families usually need to be educated about children since they are not professionals.
the teacher’s job is to work with children so it is not critical to work with families.
families should be invited to class primarily for with school projects.
10. which of the following best describes a benefit of parent involvement in the early childhood
setting?
(1 po
parents can gain the skills and credentials to substitute teach if the teacher is unexpectedly abs
parents usually introduce academically oriented materials they feel are beneficial for children
parents gain hands-on experience with the curriculum that they can then apply at home.
parents are the most effective in disciplining their own children in the classroom setting.