Parents and Schools: A Source Book

ISBN-13: 9780815308201 / Angielski / Twarda / 1993 / 256 str.

Angela L. Carrasquillo; Clement B. G. London

Opis

Starting with the premise that schools and parents need to work together for optimum learning and development of children, the authors consider the components of a successful school-parent partnership. They address the changing nature of families, the involvement of families of diverse ethnic origin

Recenzje

"The book supports the unique tasks of both parents and teachers while emphasizing the importance of collaboration to ensure children's successful school experiences. Included are chapters on issues unique to African-American, Hispanic and Asian American families. This book is rich in bibliographic and resource information." -- Center for the Study of Parent Involvement

Spis treści

Chapter 1 U.S. Families in the Context of Change; Chapter 2 The African-American Experience in Family Context; Chapter 3 The Hispanic-American Experience in Family Context; Chapter 4 The Asian-American Experience in Family Context; Chapter 5 Communities of Education; Chapter 6 Empowerment for all Parents; Chapter 7 Required: A Positive Self-Concept; Chapter 8 Successful Schools: A Parents and Educators’ Partnership; Chapter 9 Successful Students: Ability, Effort, and Parental Involvement; Chapter 10 Parents: First and Most Important Teachers; Chapter 11 Recommendations for the Improvement of Parental School Involvement; Chapter 12 Advocacy for School and Home Partnership;

O autorze

Carrasquillo, Angela L.; London, Clement B.