Research Assignment 1
Findings from Everyday Engagement Making Students and Parents Your Partners in Learning. Themes Parents lack of time Know how Perception from Parent to Teacher Welcoming Atmosphere Giving parents comfortable and significant ways to participate in the schooling process. 1. Ground work- finding a way for every person to contribute 2. Communicative initiatives- welcoming attitude 3. Cultivating interpersonal responses- support and engagement 4. Engagement challenges- understanding there will be setbacks and challenges. What can you do if this occurs? 5. Extending the learning community- tapping outside resources Questions that arose while I was reading this book - What does "engagement" really mean and what are some first steps for engaging students and parents? - What does it mean to "understand" your students and their parents? - How will understanding your students and their parents help you engage them? Reference Ridnouer, K....