EAS Study Guide-School-Home Relationships Exam
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Working in Culturally Responsive Ways with Parents -ANSWER--Honor the roles of
parents
-Respect them as decision makers
-Walk them through paperwork since they can feel overwhelmed
Communication with CLD Parents -ANSWER--Can be unfamiliar with idiomatic
expressions
-Develop plans with parents for communicating with the school
Many times it is appropriate for students to translate for parents, if not, establish in
advance there will be an interpreter
Showing respect differs culturally
Personal space standards vary among cultures
Facial expressions are universal, make sure to be self aware of showing respect to all
parents
Use tools like blogs or databases so parents can keep track of progress
New Teachers Recruiting Parental Support -ANSWER-Learning and discipline are more
effective with parental involvement
-Outcome are enhanced by parental support
-Don't assume all parents want to help their children, some are too bust or are not
interested
Collaboration with Parents -ANSWER-Ask parents for suggestions
-Give ideas for home activities to do to supplement learning
-Demonstrate effectiveness of instructional strategies
With Complete Solutions
Working in Culturally Responsive Ways with Parents -ANSWER--Honor the roles of
parents
-Respect them as decision makers
-Walk them through paperwork since they can feel overwhelmed
Communication with CLD Parents -ANSWER--Can be unfamiliar with idiomatic
expressions
-Develop plans with parents for communicating with the school
Many times it is appropriate for students to translate for parents, if not, establish in
advance there will be an interpreter
Showing respect differs culturally
Personal space standards vary among cultures
Facial expressions are universal, make sure to be self aware of showing respect to all
parents
Use tools like blogs or databases so parents can keep track of progress
New Teachers Recruiting Parental Support -ANSWER-Learning and discipline are more
effective with parental involvement
-Outcome are enhanced by parental support
-Don't assume all parents want to help their children, some are too bust or are not
interested
Collaboration with Parents -ANSWER-Ask parents for suggestions
-Give ideas for home activities to do to supplement learning
-Demonstrate effectiveness of instructional strategies
