Which of the following are possible barriers to developing
positive relationships with families?
Answer: Language and/or culture, cultural differences and
differing values
Formal meetings with parents include
Answer: Parent/teacher conferences, parentmeetings, home visits
and workshops
Usually it is not necessary to prepare for a conference in advance
Answer: False
Choose the one item that is not an important consideration when
planning a parent/teacher conference
Answer: Whether or not the parent is volunteering theirtime in the
program.
If possible, an interpreter should be provided for any families who
are notfluent in English.
Answer: True
, Parent observations have no place in a parent/teacher conference
Answer: False
During a conference, subjective descriptors or labels (such as
aggressive, lazy, and hyperactive) should be avoided
Answer: True
Even if you have many concerns about a child's behavior and/ or
development, a parent/teacher conference should always end on a
positive note
Answer: True
When a teacher has concerns about a child's development, he or
she should refer the child to
Answer: Child development services (CDS) The child's
pediatrician
When a parent has a concern about another child's behavior
(not theirown child) it is inappropriate to share information
about the other child's family history
Answer: True