Parents and Learning What can educators do? Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Workshop Objectives: Enhance teacher effectiveness in preparing parents to address the curriculum of the home. Examine ways to connect schools and families to ensure student success. Develop next steps. Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Research Background topics: The Curriculum of the Home The Parent/Child Relationship The Routine of Family Life Family Expectations and Supervision School/Home Communication continued Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Topics (continued): Homework Parental Involvement Parent Education Family/School Relationships Families and Communities Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Successes & Obstacles Think about . . . The most successful encounter you have had when attempting to engage parents. The biggest obstacle that you have encountered Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Define: Curriculum of the School Curriculum of the Home Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Curriculum of the Home Identifiable patterns of family life contribute to a child’s ability to learn. The Parent/Child Relationship Routine of Family Life Family Expectations and Supervision Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Curriculum of the Home Why is it important? Why is it hard? What can we do? Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Curriculum of the Home The Parent/Child Relationship Daily conversation about everyday events Expressions of affection Family discussions of books, newspapers, magazines, television programs, etc. continued Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Curriculum of the Home The Parent/Child Relationship Family visits to libraries, museums, zoos, historical sites, cultural activities Encouragement to try new words, expand vocabulary Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Curriculum of the Home Why is it important? Why is it hard? What can we do? Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Curriculum of the Home Routine of Family Life Formal study time at home A daily routine that includes time to eat, sleep, play, work, study, and read A quiet place to study and read Family interest in hobbies, games, and activities of educational value Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Curriculum of the Home Why is it important? Why is it hard? What can we do? Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Curriculum of the Home Family Expectations/Supervision Priority given to schoolwork and reading over television and other recreation Expectation of punctuality Parental expectation that children do their best continued Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Curriculum of the Home Family Expectations/Supervision Concern for the correct and effective use of language Parental monitoring of child’s peer group Monitoring and joint analysis of television viewing Parental knowledge of child’s progress in school and personal growth Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Defining Parental Involvement Let’s come up with a definition. In your group come up with a definition of parental involvement. Make sure it contains all the elements your group feels are important. Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Defining Parental Involvement Parental involvement can be defined as: Parents’ involvement with their own children, involvement with parents of other children, and involvement with their children’s school. Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning School/Home Communication Activity: Let’s look at how we communicate with the parents of our students. Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning School/Home Communication Methods of Two - Way Communication: Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences Report Cards School Newsletter Happy Grams Open-Door Parent/Teacher Conferences Parent Bulletin Boards Home Links from the Classroom Assignment Notebooks Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Teacher Tools Let’s examine: Home-School Communication Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Next Steps Complete the Methods for Two-Way School/Home Communication form. Parents and Learning

Parents and Learning Thank you for your time. The Wrap Up Objectives Successes and Obstacles Your Next Steps Thank you for your time. Parents and Learning