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Families, schools, and communities : together for young children / Donna Couchenour

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Unites States of America : Wadsworth Publishing Company, c2014Edition: Fifth EditionDescription: xvii, 375 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9781133938941
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • LB 1139.25 .C69 2014
Contents:
Part I. Understanding families -- Part II. Practice .
Summary: This book emphasizes the role of families and communities in children's education, and is geared to meeting national standards in teacher preparation programs. Content reflects current research and best practices in education. Divided into two sections, this book helps you understand contemporary families and provides you with the skills that you will need to build relationships with families and the community. You'll find specific ideas and strategies for increasing family involvement in the community and schools, encouraging learning at home, working with military families, recognizing family strengths, diversity in the classroom, and many other topics. New content includes integration of current standards and a new video feature as well as expanded material on advocacy, technology, and strategies for dealing with parents.
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Annex General Circulation Elementary Education GC LB 1139.25 .C69 2014 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000010501

Includes index.

Part I. Understanding families -- Part II. Practice .

This book emphasizes the role of families and communities in children's education, and is geared to meeting national standards in teacher preparation programs. Content reflects current research and best practices in education. Divided into two sections, this book helps you understand contemporary families and provides you with the skills that you will need to build relationships with families and the community. You'll find specific ideas and strategies for increasing family involvement in the community and schools, encouraging learning at home, working with military families, recognizing family strengths, diversity in the classroom, and many other topics. New content includes integration of current standards and a new video feature as well as expanded material on advocacy, technology, and strategies for dealing with parents.

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