FACS 260 EXAM 2 VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE
Family - Answers - social system characterized by a kinship system and certain
sentiments, values, and perceptions
Diversity - Answers - important differences between and among individuals that
contribute to definition of self
Areas of Diversity - Answers - -Different kinds of families: extended, single parent,
blended, gay
-age
-ethnicity
-language
-Gender or sexual orientation
-Abilities/disabilities
-Ideology
-Mental processing
-Religion/Ideologies
-Economic Status
Issues Families Deal With - Answers - -Divorce: broken homes
-Economics: job loss, homes repossessed
-Safety: abuse
-Conflicting schedules: too busy, always rushed
-Military Families/Missionaries: Home?
Concerns of Parents: Educational - Answers - -Helping children succeed in school and
life
-Impact of homework
-Parent-child-teacher-peer communication issues
-Lack of good relationships with teachers and principles
-Bullying
-Issues of testing,grades, traditional ways to assess student learning
- inability to affect way schools are structured and function
Child Issues - Answers - -discipline and control issues
-self-esteem issues
-safety issues
-drug and alcohol concerns
-Child development: normal?
-Emotional and Behavioral development issues
-ADHD
-Anger management
-Sex and gender issues
, Family Issues - Answers - -increase access to media and violence
-not enough time for family activities
-lack of connection with children
-Lack of time for family traditions and rituals
-Isolation of parents from other parents
-Generational differences
-Life change: divorce, death, unemployment
-Legacy of parenting
-Keeping contact with culture
-Blended family issues
Goals and Purpose of Family-school partnerships - Answers - - Children grow when
adults communicate on a routine basis
-Parents and teachers most effective when they respect one another's views
-Parent and teachers have responsibility to build upon child's learning experiences
-Teachers have responsibility to learn about children's lives outside the classroom
-Parents have responsibility to share information with teachers about their child's home
life
Three Types of Family support - Answers - -Informational: what's going on in classroom
(identity)
-emotional: to contribute psychologically (death,change)
-Material: basic & learning needs
What should parents/families want from you? - Answers - -That you know their child as
an individual with strengths and talents
-See evidence you genuinely care about the child
-Competence in effectively meeting their child's needs
-To be regarded as an effective member of their child's education team
-To be hear, sought out for feedback, take part in agneda
Dealing with Conflict - Answers - -Don't take it personally
-Why is the parent responding this way?
-What is going on in their life?
-What is going on in your own life that made you respond in that way
-Don't take it out on the child
Families in Crisis: General Help - Answers - =Help them understand it is better to
include children in the situation
-try not to overreact no matter what the family tells you
-Do not violate privacy of family
-Offer yourself as a resource
Family - Answers - social system characterized by a kinship system and certain
sentiments, values, and perceptions
Diversity - Answers - important differences between and among individuals that
contribute to definition of self
Areas of Diversity - Answers - -Different kinds of families: extended, single parent,
blended, gay
-age
-ethnicity
-language
-Gender or sexual orientation
-Abilities/disabilities
-Ideology
-Mental processing
-Religion/Ideologies
-Economic Status
Issues Families Deal With - Answers - -Divorce: broken homes
-Economics: job loss, homes repossessed
-Safety: abuse
-Conflicting schedules: too busy, always rushed
-Military Families/Missionaries: Home?
Concerns of Parents: Educational - Answers - -Helping children succeed in school and
life
-Impact of homework
-Parent-child-teacher-peer communication issues
-Lack of good relationships with teachers and principles
-Bullying
-Issues of testing,grades, traditional ways to assess student learning
- inability to affect way schools are structured and function
Child Issues - Answers - -discipline and control issues
-self-esteem issues
-safety issues
-drug and alcohol concerns
-Child development: normal?
-Emotional and Behavioral development issues
-ADHD
-Anger management
-Sex and gender issues
, Family Issues - Answers - -increase access to media and violence
-not enough time for family activities
-lack of connection with children
-Lack of time for family traditions and rituals
-Isolation of parents from other parents
-Generational differences
-Life change: divorce, death, unemployment
-Legacy of parenting
-Keeping contact with culture
-Blended family issues
Goals and Purpose of Family-school partnerships - Answers - - Children grow when
adults communicate on a routine basis
-Parents and teachers most effective when they respect one another's views
-Parent and teachers have responsibility to build upon child's learning experiences
-Teachers have responsibility to learn about children's lives outside the classroom
-Parents have responsibility to share information with teachers about their child's home
life
Three Types of Family support - Answers - -Informational: what's going on in classroom
(identity)
-emotional: to contribute psychologically (death,change)
-Material: basic & learning needs
What should parents/families want from you? - Answers - -That you know their child as
an individual with strengths and talents
-See evidence you genuinely care about the child
-Competence in effectively meeting their child's needs
-To be regarded as an effective member of their child's education team
-To be hear, sought out for feedback, take part in agneda
Dealing with Conflict - Answers - -Don't take it personally
-Why is the parent responding this way?
-What is going on in their life?
-What is going on in your own life that made you respond in that way
-Don't take it out on the child
Families in Crisis: General Help - Answers - =Help them understand it is better to
include children in the situation
-try not to overreact no matter what the family tells you
-Do not violate privacy of family
-Offer yourself as a resource
