Family and Community Presentation
In Week 2 of this course, you met six families. Now, imagine that you are working with these six families at an early childhood development center. You have been asked by your supervisor to put together a presentation for them that explains the importance of strong family, community and educator partnerships in order to support the needs of diverse learners.
To prepare for this assignment,
- Please refer to the Week 5 Guidance for further tips and examples that will support your success with this discussion.
- Review the ECD345 Week 5 Sample Download ECD345 Week 5 Sampleand ECD345 Week 5 Template Download ECD345 Week 5 Templatefor assistance.
- Read the article “Strengthening Families: Community Strategies That Work.”
- Locate two articles in the University of Arizona Global Campus Library that you can use to support the ideas you share in your presentation. The keyword groups below may be helpful in guiding your search:
Topic Keywords
Role of Educators in Supporting the Community
Family and Community Presentation
In Week 2 of this course, you met six families. Now, imagine that you are working with these six families at an early childhood development center. You have been asked by your supervisor to put together a presentation for them that explains the importance of strong family, community and educator partnerships in order to support the needs of diverse learners.
To prepare for this assignment,
- Please refer to the Week 5 Guidance for further tips and examples that will support your success with this discussion.
- Review the ECD345 Week 5 Sample Download ECD345 Week 5 Sampleand ECD345 Week 5 Template Download ECD345 Week 5 Templatefor assistance.
- Read the article “Strengthening Families: Community Strategies That Work.”
- Locate two articles in the University of Arizona Global Campus Library that you can use to support the ideas you share in your presentation. The keyword groups below may be helpful in guiding your search:
Topic: Role of Educators in Supporting the Community
Keywords
Early Childhood Educators
Role or Support
Family or Community
Topic: Educators Using Community Resources
Keywords
Early Childhood Educators
Community Resources
Topic: Supporting Cultural Diverse Families
Keywords
Early Childhood Educators
Support
Diversity or Ethnicity
Topic: Changing Family Structures
Keywords
Early Childhood Educators
Family Structure
In your 12- to 15-slide presentation,
- Analyze the two theories that guide your approach to supporting families.
- Explain how these theories align with early interventions.
- Refer back to your Week 1 Theoretically Speaking discussion for support.
- Explain how these theories align with early interventions.
- Summarize the four main types of parenting styles.
- Explain how these styles impact children.
- Identify two tips for building successful relationships for each parenting style.
- Refer back to your Week 1 Discussion: Joys of Parenting for support.
- Explain at least two trends that demonstrate how family structures are changing.
- Refer back to your Week 2 Discussion: The Only Thing Constant is Change for support.
- Analyze the role culture plays in discipline.
- Describe how you can be culturally sensitive in the decisions you make about classroom discipline.
- Refer back to your Week 2 Discussion: Discipline Dilemma for support.
- Describe how you can be culturally sensitive in the decisions you make about classroom discipline.
- Examine the role culture and family structure play in a child’s learning and development.
- Describe how to meet a child’s cultural needs.
- Refer back to your Week 2 Assignment: Pluralism Over the Melting Pot for support.
- Describe how to meet a child’s cultural needs.
- Summarize how families and communities support the needs of children.
- Discuss, specifically, Epstein’s framework.
- Refer back to your Week 3 Assignment: Perfecting Partnerships for support.
- Discuss, specifically, Epstein’s framework.
- Evaluate two family and community programs or resources that you could recommend to families.
- Refer back to your Week 4 Discussion: Intervention for support. For each program or resource:
- Explain how you found the program or resource.
- Discuss the accessibility of each program or resource.
- Describe why you would recommend the program or resource.
- Refer back to your Week 4 Discussion: Intervention for support. For each program or resource:
The Family and Community Presentation must,
- Must be 12 to 15 slides in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing CenterLinks to an external site.. For additional guidance and tips for building a presentation, see these Tips for PresentationsLinks to an external site..
- Must include a separate title slide with the following:
- Title of Presentation
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
- Must use at least three scholarly resources in addition to the course text.
- The BA ECDDI Research GuideLinks to an external site. is a resource that has been developed to assist you in completing the library research required for this assignment. Click on the button titled ECD345 from the homepage of the research guide to gain access to additional resources that can support you with the development of your assignment.
- Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Center. Please refer to the In-Text Citation GuideLinks to an external site. for further assistance.
- Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center. Please refer to the APA References ListLinks to an external site. resource for further assistance.
Susan Student
ECD 345: Family Systems and Community Resources
Professor Smith
October 26, 2019
Family and Community Presentation
Include a properly formatted title slide..
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Introduction
Topics of Discussion
Theories that guide my work with families
Parenting styles and how they impact children
Changing family structures
Role of culture in discipline
Role of culture and family structure in a child’s learning and development
Role of families and communities
Family and community programs
The student has listed the major topics that will be discussed to guide the audience.
Theories
Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory
To understand and support child development, the environmental influences surrounding the child must be considered, such as home, school, community, and government policies (Ormrod, 2012).
Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory
To understand and support child development, there must be an emphasis on the impact of social interaction and culture (Ormrod, 2012)
Both focus on the importance of family and connections. In order to support each child, I must understand their background and influences.
Alignment with Early Intervention – Both Theories Emphasize Family and Relationships
Development and learning are enhanced through relationships and positive experiences early in life (National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center [NECTAC], 2011)
Early intervention “can change a child’s developmental trajectory and improve outcomes for children, families, and communities” (NECTAC, 2011, p. 1).
Include 2 specific theories.
Parenting Styles
Authoritarian
Parents enforce strict rules and may use physical punishment (Wardle & Fitzpatrick, 2016).
According to Wardle and Fitzpatrick (2016), children might:
Be obedient
Unhappy
Rebel
How to Build Successful Relationships
Admit when you’re wrong (Gilles, 2015).
Apologize when you’ve made a mistake (Gilles, 2015).
This student has used one slide per parenting style.
Parenting Styles
Permissive
Parents are warm with the child, make demands but do not follow through (Wardle & Fitzpatrick, 2016).
According to Wardle and Fitzpatrick (2016), children might:
Be unhappy
Be unpopular
Struggle with self-control
How to Build Successful Relationships
Set expectations for behavior (Gilles, 2015).
Set boundaries and explain them (Gilles, 2015).
Throughout your presentation, cite your sources in APA style.
Parenting Styles
Uninvolved/Neglectful
Parents provide little supervision; are not involved with the child (Wardle & Fitzpatrick, 2016).
According to Wardle and Fitzpatrick (2016), children might:
Be angry or defiant
Struggle socially and academically
Engage in illegal behavior
How to Build Successful Relationships
Set a goal and work toward it together (Gilles, 2015).
Encourage sharing; model sharing your own emotions (Gilles, 2015).
Parenting Styles
Authoritative
Parents are warm, have high expectations, but negotiate (Wardle & Fitzpatrick, 2016)
According to Wardle and Fitzpatrick (2016), children might:
Be happy and successful
Be liked
Be responsible
How to Build Successful Relationships
Set clear expectations with clear consequences (Gordon & Loy, 2013).
Compromise when possible and reasonable (Gordon & Loy, 2013).
Family Structure Changes
Increase in divorce, remarriage, and cohabitation
In 1960, 73% of families had two parents in their first marriage, compared to only 46% in 2014 (Pew Research Center, 2015).
Increase in single-parent households
In 1960, only 9% of children lived in a single-parent household; today, 26% of children live in single-parent households (Pew Research Center, 2015).
Family structures can influence a child’s learning, mental wellbeing, and development (KidsMatter, n.d.).
Include 2 specific trends in family structure changes.
Role of Culture in Discipline
Cultural differences can determine if discipline is focused on kids developing independence or interdependence (Ontai & Mastergeorge, n.d.).
Independence = Focus on child reflecting on behavior (Ontai & Mastergeorge, n.d.)
Interdependence = Focus on child learning respect (Ontai & Mastergeorge, n.d.)
Making culturally sensitive decisions about discipline
I will learn about the goals you have for your child’s behavior;
I will discuss your preferences and cultural perspectives about discipline (Ontai & Mastergeorge, n.d.)
Culture and Family Structure
A child’s family structure can influence them behaviorally, socially, and academically (Wardle & Fitzpatrick, 2016).
A child’s culture will influence how they view the world (Bowman, as cited in Wardle, 2013).
Children become aware of prejudicial beliefs and ideas, which can impact them socially and emotionally, but also impact their learning (KidsMatter, n.d.).
Supporting Learning and Development
Be flexible and communicate clearly to develop relationships that can support a child’s social and emotional health (KidsMatter, n.d.).
Discuss parenting differences to avoid misunderstandings and confusion, but also to increase respect between educators and families (KidsMatter, n.d.).
Families and Communities
Epstein’s Spheres of Influence
Schools, families, and communities are overlapping spheres focused on child success (Vance, 2015)
Strong partnerships result in:
Increased academic success (Galindo & Sheldon, 2012)
Thriving communities (Auerbach, 2010)
Improved behavior and attendance (Tschannen-Moran, 2014)
Increased teacher efficacy (Haines, McCart, & Turnbull, 2013)
When we all work together, families, teachers, communities, and our children all benefit. To do this, we must communicate with one another, value diversity, and include everyone.
Include Epstein’s theory.
Family and Community programs
Huntingdon County Child and Adult Development Corporation
Found the resource by contacting my local Children and Youth agency for recommended programs
Many specific programs are free and open to anyone in the county, including:
Adult Basic Education
Family Literacy
Other programs would require applications and possible fees, including child care.
Recommended because:
Basic Education courses and the Family Literacy program can help families learn skills to support children with schoolwork, but also to develop skills necessary to build their own confidence and resume.
More info: https://www.hccadc.org/
Family and Community programs
Huntingdon County Library
Found the resource by researching local programs that support families in my community
Free to all residents of the county. Programs include:
Adult technology classes
Access to computers/internet
Story Time
Family Events (i.e., bingo, STEM Olympics)
Recommended because:
The free events and classes can support families with learning opportunities outside of school, allow for families to connect with others in their community, and help them learn skills to support the learning of children.
More info: http://www2.youseemore.com/huntingdon/default.asp
conclusion
Partnerships between school, families, and community support learner success (Galindo & Sheldon, 2012)
Let’s work together to create a school environment, home environment, and community that welcomes and celebrates diversity!
References
Auerbach, S. (2010). Beyond coffee with the principal: Toward leadership for authentic school-family relationships. Journal of School Leadership, 20, 728-757.
Galindo, C., & Sheldon, S.B. (2012). School and home connections and children’s kindergarten achievement gains: The mediating role of family involvement. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 27, 90-103.
Giles, G. (2015). The best parenting style for effective relationship-building with your children – Part II. Therapy House. Retrieved from http://www.thetherapyhouse.org/poc/view_index.php?idx=119&d=1&w=551&e=54879
Gordon, K., & Loy, N. (2013). Developing a strong, beneficial relationship with your child. Developmental Psychology at Vanderbilt. Retrieved from https://my.vanderbilt.edu/developmentalpsychologyblog/2013/12/developing-a-strong-beneficial-relationship-with-your-child/
Haines, S.J., McCart, A., & Turnbull, A.P. (2013). Family engagement within early childhood response to intervention. In V. Buysse & E. Peisner-Feinberg (Eds.), Handbook on response to intervention (RTI) in early childhood (pp. 313-324). New York, NY: Brookes.
KidsMatter. (n.d.). Why culture matters for children’s development and wellbeing. Retrieved from https://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/sites/default/files/public/KM%20C1_Cultural%20Diversity_Culture%20Matters%20for%20Development.pdf
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center. (2011). The importance of early intervention for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Retrieved from http://www.nectac.org/~pdfs/pubs/importanceofearlyintervention.pdf
Ontai, L.L., & Mastergeorge, A.M. (n.d.). Culture and parenting: A guide for delivering parenting curriculums to diverse families. Retrieved from http://jeffline.jefferson.edu/cfsrp/pdfs/culture-parenting-U-Calif.pdf
Ormrod, J. E. (2012). Essentials of educational psychology (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Pew Research Center. (2015). The American family today. Retrieved from http://pewsocialtrends.org/2015/12/17/1-the-american-family-today/
Include a full references list.
References
Tschannen-Moran, M. (2014). Trust matters: Leadership for successful schools. San Francisco, CA: John Wiley.
Vance, N. (2015). Joyce Epstein’s school-family-community partnership model. Researcher Starters: Education.
Wardle, F. (2013). Collaboration with families and communities [Electronic version]. Bridgepoint Education.
Wardle, F., & Fitzpatrick, T. (2016). Children & families: Understanding behavior & dynamics [Electronic version]. Bridgepoint Education.
Include a full references list.
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Introduction
On this slide, introduce your viewer to the focus of your presentation. You could consider providing a general overview, or listing a few objectives.
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Theories
Theory #1
Theory #2
Analyze how these two theories guide your approach to supporting families.
Include how these theories align with early intervention.
Hint: For help, refer back to your Week 1 Discussion: Theoretically Speaking.
Parenting Styles
Parenting Style #1
Summarize this type of parenting style.
Include how this style impacts children.
Discuss two tips for building successful relationships for this parenting style.
Hint: For help, refer back to your Week 1 Discussion: Joys of Parenting.
Parenting Styles
Parenting Style #2
Summarize this type of parenting style.
Include how this style impacts children.
Discuss two tips for building successful relationships for this parenting style.
Hint: For help, refer back to your Week 1 Discussion: Joys of Parenting.
Parenting Styles
Parenting Style #3
Summarize this type of parenting style.
Include how this style impacts children.
Discuss two tips for building successful relationships for this parenting style.
Hint: For help, refer back to your Week 1 Discussion: Joys of Parenting.
Parenting Styles
Parenting Style #4
Summarize this type of parenting style.
Include how this style impacts children.
Discuss two tips for building successful relationships for this parenting style.
Hint: For help, refer back to your Week 1 Discussion: Joys of Parenting.
Family Structure Changes
Explain at least 2 trends that demonstrate how family structures are changing.
Hint: For help, refer back to your Week 2 Discussion: The Only Thing Constant is Change.
Role of Culture in Discipline
Explain the role culture plays in discipline.
Describe how you can be culturally sensitive in the decisions you make about discipline.
Hint: For help, refer back to your Week 2 Discussion: Discipline Dilemma.
Culture and Family Structure
Examine the role culture and family structure play in a child’s learning and development.
Describe how to meet a child’s learning and developmental needs.
Hint: For help, refer back to your Week 2 Assignment: Pluralism Over the Melting Pot.
Families and Communities
Summarize how families and communities support the needs of children.
Be sure to specifically discuss Epstein’s framework
Hint: For help, refer back to your Week 3 Assignment: Perfecting Partnerships.
Family and Community programs
Family and Community Program #1
Explain how you found the resource
Discuss the accessibility of the program
Describe why you would recommend the program
Hint: For help, refer back to your Week 4 Discussion: Intervention.
Family and Community programs
Family and Community Program #2
Explain how you found the resource
Discuss the accessibility of the program
Describe why you would recommend the program
Hint: For help, refer back to your Week 4 Discussion: Intervention.
conclusion
On this slide, provide a short conclusion for your presentation.
References
Include all references in APA style
Hint: Provide a full reference list for all sources cited in your presentation. For this assignment, you are required to use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text. For help with formatting your reference list in APA style, please see this resource.