Deck 14: Including Families and the Community

Question 1

When there are no specific written agreements, the extent of parent participation depends on the philosophy and attitudes of the school.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Parents have a high degree of input in the curricula of public school preschools.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Day-to-day contacts with parents should not be seen as part of parent education.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

When children are enrolled in child care, the parents lose some of their influence over their children's development.

Question 5

Conferences are not the most efficient way for a school to help parents.

Question 6

Although parents can do many tasks at a school, they should never be responsible for parts of major maintenance projects.

Question 7

Directors can create a welcoming environment for parents of all cultures by working to understand differences but also finding common ground.

Question 8

One goal of a parent education program should be to help parents recognize their own abilities.

Question 9

When parents work in the classroom as aides, they must learn some of the duties and skills of a teacher in order to be effective.

Question 10

Casual observation of a classroom by parents is recommended.

Question 11

Scheduled observations of demonstration activities help parents learn.

Question 12

Parents of children already enrolled in a school should feel free to visit at any time.

Question 13

A newsletter for parents will keep them informed and emotionally involved in the school.

Question 14

The rationale for involving parents in a program is to minimize their concerns.

Question 15

An attractive brochure is an effective tool for selling a school and is, therefore, lengthy and detailed.

Question 16

A parent education program should be designed to help parents be better informed about child-rearing practices.

Question 17

In a family-centered child care program, staff members support the connection between children and their families.

Question 18

It helps parents to understand their child's behavior when teachers use words such as troublemaker, aggressive, or inattentive.

Question 19

Parent conferences should be started and ended on a positive note.

Question 20

Gonzalez-Mena says that it is easy to accept differences in values and attitudes when a cultural label can be attached to them.

Question 21

When parents work as aides in the classroom, they are

A)acting as clerical support.
B)helping to decrease expenses.
C)supervising a group of children.
D)increasing the ration of adults to children.

Question 22

Amongst children attending Head Start who showed lasting gains, the crucial factor was their

A)ability to speak English.
B)parents' involvement in the program.
C)teachers.
D)age.

Question 23

MATCHING
a.one-on-one meeting between a teacher and parents to discuss a child's progress or resolve problems
b.activities designed to help parents become better informed about child-rearing and family life
c.parents' sharing in the education of their children through participation in school activities
d.the first parental visit to a child's potential school
e.co-operation between the school and allowing community member to volunteer
f.parents watch the interaction between teachers and children
parent education

Question 24

Sometimes parents feel inadequate, so one goal of a parent education program is to help them to

A)respect their own abilities.
B)stop feeling guilty.
C)imitate the techniques teachers use.
D)find books that will answer their questions.

Question 25

Which of the following would NOT enhance communication in a parent-teacher conference?

A)beginning by discussing problems with the child
B)allowing enough time to cover the discussion adequately
C)empathizing with the parents about their concerns
D)providing a comfortable setting that is free from interruptions

Question 26

Which of the following may limit school involvement by the average parent?

A)All of these answers.
B)the parent's experience
C)limited surplus energy
D)time available

Question 27

Which of the following describes the changing nature of school and home since the end of World War II?

A)All of these answers.
B)More than half the mothers of children over the age of six are employed outside the home.
C)Many children are placed in child care as infants.
D)Parents share children-rearing responsibilities.

Question 28

After making the first contact with parents, the director's next responsibility is to

A)create a climate in which staff members have good morale.
B)let teachers work with the parents.
C)keep an open office door.
D)always answer the telephone herself.

Question 29

MATCHING
a.one-on-one meeting between a teacher and parents to discuss a child's progress or resolve problems
b.activities designed to help parents become better informed about child-rearing and family life
c.parents' sharing in the education of their children through participation in school activities
d.the first parental visit to a child's potential school
e.co-operation between the school and allowing community member to volunteer
f.parents watch the interaction between teachers and children
parent involvement

Question 30

One way to bring the community into your school is by

A)All of these answers.
B)providing services for parents.
C)giving a series of lectures on child-rearing.
D)offering general activities for older children.

Question 31

Some employer-sponsored schools may encourage parent involvement by

A)paying a bonus.
B)allowing time away from the job.
C)giving an extra vacation day.
D)offering a free lunch.

Question 32

When visitors want to observe at a school, the director should

A)wait until several people can be accommodated at once.
B)schedule the visit for the end of the day when it is not so busy.
C)ask teachers when it would be a good time.
D)schedule the visit when interesting activities are taking place.

Question 33

The best form of public relations for a program is

A)an attractive sign at the entrance.
B)good parent education and involvement.
C)an attractive brochure.
D)teachers who praise the school.

Question 34

MATCHING
a.one-on-one meeting between a teacher and parents to discuss a child's progress or resolve problems
b.activities designed to help parents become better informed about child-rearing and family life
c.parents' sharing in the education of their children through participation in school activities
d.the first parental visit to a child's potential school
e.co-operation between the school and allowing community member to volunteer
f.parents watch the interaction between teachers and children
initial contact

Question 35

Which item listed below is NOT usually included in a brochure?

A)menu
B)address of the school
C)hours in session
D)brief statement of philosophy

Question 36

In order to bring people from the community into a school, the director can

A)plan activities such as a lecture or book sale.
B)put a "Visitors Welcome" sign in front.
C)ask parents to invite their neighbors.
D)send out letters to community leaders.

Question 37

Parent education activities are designed to

A)prevent child abuse.
B)teach child development.
C)inform parents about child-rearing practices.
D)teach parents the same values held by the teachers.

Question 38

MATCHING
a.one-on-one meeting between a teacher and parents to discuss a child's progress or resolve problems
b.activities designed to help parents become better informed about child-rearing and family life
c.parents' sharing in the education of their children through participation in school activities
d.the first parental visit to a child's potential school
e.co-operation between the school and allowing community member to volunteer
f.parents watch the interaction between teachers and children
parent-teacher conference

Question 39

The kind and extent of parent involvement in a program may be determined by

A)the number of working mothers.
B)the wishes of parents.
C)the director's educational level.
D)teachers' willingness to participate.

Question 40

Which of the following benefits children as a result of parent involvement in preschool?

A)All of these answers.
B)Parents learn more about their children.
C)Parents learn how to teach their own children.
D)Parents learn cooperation with others.

Question 41

Schools must actively promote themselves in order to remain __________.

Question 42

The physical appearance of a school should be as __________ as possible.

Question 43

Changes in family life have forced _______________ the traditional role of parents.

Question 44

MATCHING
a.one-on-one meeting between a teacher and parents to discuss a child's progress or resolve problems
b.activities designed to help parents become better informed about child-rearing and family life
c.parents' sharing in the education of their children through participation in school activities
d.the first parental visit to a child's potential school
e.co-operation between the school and allowing community member to volunteer
f.parents watch the interaction between teachers and children
parent observation

Question 45

When children are in child care for long hours each day, the responsibilities of parents and teachers __________.

Question 46

__________ visits help parents become more effective in the education of their children.

Question 47

Beginning in the 1960s, parents began __________ in the education of their children.

Question 48

Even when parents and teachers come from the same __________, they may have differing beliefs, values, and practices.

Question 49

__________ are probably the most efficient ways schools help parents learn.

Question 50

An open house can ___________ the ______ features of a school and is especially effective when opening a new school.

Question 51

A few schools have easily recognized __________ to promote themselves.

Question 52

In planning a brochure, be sure to include affiliations or __________.

Question 53

Involvement in __________ _______________ is one way to make a school known and familiar to people.

Question 54

One of the first opportunities for parents to learn in the school setting is at the __________.

Question 55

Parents learn through __________ in the classroom.

Question 56

MATCHING
a.one-on-one meeting between a teacher and parents to discuss a child's progress or resolve problems
b.activities designed to help parents become better informed about child-rearing and family life
c.parents' sharing in the education of their children through participation in school activities
d.the first parental visit to a child's potential school
e.co-operation between the school and allowing community member to volunteer
f.parents watch the interaction between teachers and children
community involvement

Question 57

In an early childhood program, many first contacts and impressions are made over the _____.

Question 58

Technology and access to the __________ have opened new avenues for publicizing schools.

Question 59

One rationale for involving parents in the policy-making tasks of a program is that __________.

Question 60

If trying to attract parents to an evening parents' education program, it may help to provide __________.

Question 61

Discuss the changes in families today and how that affects the job of teachers.

Question 62

What is the advantage of teachers making home visits?

Question 63

How can proprietary schools involve parents?

Question 64

Describe how a director should assess the appearance of the school.

Question 65

Social relationships that are developed through parent involvement are important.How can a director foster these relationships?

Question 66

Discuss how a parent education program can help parents become better teachers of their own children.

Question 67

When parents see the teacher as an expert, they __________.

Question 68

What are the important elements to consider when planning a brochure?

Question 69

Some parents believe that children are learning only when the teacher is teaching.They need to understand that __________.

Question 70

What kinds of community activities should a director encourage staff to attend?

Question 71

Head Start created a climate for multicultural involvement of parents.What are the ways any director can follow that example?

Question 72

When parents serve as aides in the classroom, they may __________, __________, or __________.

Question 73

The aim of parent education is to __________.

Question 74

Describe some activities that can be part of a parent education program.

Question 75

What do parents learn by participating in cooperative schools?