Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Chapter 11: Home Visits with Parents and Children
Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Purposes of Home Visits To show that the teacher cares enough to reach out to family For teacher and child to spend time together To gain firsthand knowledge of child’s environment
Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Undertaking Home Visits Explain purpose in advance Arrange time with parents Behave like a guest Be on time Expect distractions
Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Post-Visit Responsibilities Thank-you note Follow-up, using information received Evaluation and recording notes
Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Advantages of Home Visits Increase in trust and comfort for families and children Firsthand insights for teachers
Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Disadvantages of Home Visits Additional time involved Children misbehaving Possible negative feelings
Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Home-Based Education Programs Home visitation programs Traditional intervention More recent projects Evaluation and potential for home visitation programs