Question 1

Children are an effective interpreter for communication between families and schools.​

Accepted Answer

Children may not have the maturity, vocabulary, or understanding of the nuances in communication to effectively interpret complex information or sensitive matters between families and schools. It's important for adults to communicate directly to ensure clarity and appropriateness.

Question 2

Which of the following components for successful collaborations is the overarching framework for understanding and interacting with families?​

Accepted Answer

Approach refers to the overall mindset and strategy used when interacting with families. It sets the tone for how collaboration will occur and guides all other aspects of successful partnerships. Attitudes, atmosphere, and actions are all important components of collaboration, but they are more specific to how individuals interact within the overarching approach.

Question 3

_____ is a type of communication that is open-ended and invites input from all partners.​

Accepted Answer

Two-way communication​

Question 4

Which of the following expectations is a more recent development in parental participation in the classroom?​

Accepted Answer

Participating in decision-making is a more recent development in parental participation compared to the other options listed. While volunteering in the classroom, bringing treats for a class party, and chaperoning field trips have long been expected of parents, the idea of parents having a say in school decisions and policy is a more recent development.

Question 5

Which of the following components for successful collaborations refers to the physical and emotional setting?​

Accepted Answer

The physical and emotional setting refers to the atmosphere of a collaboration, which can greatly impact its success. This includes factors such as the physical space in which the collaboration takes place, the level of comfort and trust among collaborators, and the overall emotional tone of the group. Therefore, the correct choice is C- atmosphere.

Question 6

A term that refers to parents highly concerned and involved in a child's activities is _________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A term that refers to parents highly...

Question 7

Which of the following is a positive outcome for schools that foster a family-school partnership?​

Accepted Answer

Schools that foster a family-school partnership are likely to have increased staff morale and retention. This is because when families are involved in their children's education, it can lead to improved student outcomes and a sense of shared responsibility between families and schools. This, in turn, can create a positive and supportive school culture that benefits both students and staff. Options B, C, and D are all negative outcomes that are unlikely to result from a strong family-school partnership.

Question 8

_____ are negative communications based on biases or lack of information that are often unintentional but can have adverse effects on family-school partnerships.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ are negative communications based on biases...

Question 9

Which of the following components for successful collaborations supports schools' implementation of strategies to encourage engagement?​

Accepted Answer

Actions support schools' implementation of strategies to encourage engagement by translating plans and intentions into tangible steps and measures that foster collaborative efforts.

Question 10

Technology is always an effective tool for communicating with families.​

Accepted Answer

Technology can be an effective tool for communication, but its effectiveness depends on various factors such as accessibility, digital literacy, and personal preferences. Some families may not have access to technology or prefer traditional methods of communication.

Question 11

Parents want to be involved in their child's education.​

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that parents want to be involved in their child's education and are more likely to be engaged when given opportunities such as attending parent-teacher conferences, volunteering in the classroom, or participating in school events.

Question 12

Which of the following variables is most influenced by teachers?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following variables is most...

Question 13

Which of the following components for successful collaborations reflects partners' beliefs and biases?​

Accepted Answer

Attitudes refer to partners' beliefs and biases, which play a significant role in successful collaborations. Approach refers to the methods or strategies used by partners, atmosphere refers to the overall mood or vibe of the collaboration, and actions refer to the specific behaviors or activities undertaken by partners.

Question 14

Epstein recognized that which of the following partners are in an ideal position to encourage and answer questions about children's development, health, behavior, and learning?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Epstein recognized that which of the following...

Question 15

Which of the following is a reason parents may have difficulty adjusting to children's transition to child care or school?​

Accepted Answer

Parents may have difficulty adjusting to their children's transition to child care or school due to the loss of control they feel over their child's environment and daily routine. This can be especially challenging for parents who are used to having a significant influence over their child's day-to-day activities. A lack of social support or educational support may also contribute to difficulties adjusting, but loss of control is the most relevant reason listed.

Question 16

Which of Epstein's keys to successful family involvement includes families in making school-wide choices? ​

Accepted Answer

The key to successful family involvement that includes families in making school-wide choices is decision making. The other three keys are important, but do not specifically involve families in making school-wide choices.

Quiz 3: Understanding, Supporting, and Collaborating With Families

Children are an effective interpreter for communication between families and schools.​

Which of the following components for successful collaborations is the overarching framework for understanding and interacting with families?​

_____ is a type of communication that is open-ended and invites input from all partners.​

Which of the following expectations is a more recent development in parental participation in the classroom?​

Which of the following components for successful collaborations refers to the physical and emotional setting?​

A term that refers to parents highly concerned and involved in a child's activities is _________.​

Which of the following is a positive outcome for schools that foster a family-school partnership?​

_____ are negative communications based on biases or lack of information that are often unintentional but can have adverse effects on family-school partnerships.​

Which of the following components for successful collaborations supports schools' implementation of strategies to encourage engagement?​

Technology is always an effective tool for communicating with families.​

Parents want to be involved in their child's education.​

Which of the following variables is most influenced by teachers?​

Which of the following components for successful collaborations reflects partners' beliefs and biases?​

Epstein recognized that which of the following partners are in an ideal position to encourage and answer questions about children's development, health, behavior, and learning?​

Which of the following is a reason parents may have difficulty adjusting to children's transition to child care or school?​

Which of Epstein's keys to successful family involvement includes families in making school-wide choices? ​

Children are an effective interpreter for communication between families and schools.

Which of the following components for successful collaborations is the overarching framework for understanding and interacting with families?

_____ is a type of communication that is open-ended and invites input from all partners.

Which of the following expectations is a more recent development in parental participation in the classroom?

Which of the following components for successful collaborations refers to the physical and emotional setting?

A term that refers to parents highly concerned and involved in a child's activities is _________.

Which of the following is a positive outcome for schools that foster a family-school partnership?

_____ are negative communications based on biases or lack of information that are often unintentional but can have adverse effects on family-school partnerships.

Which of the following components for successful collaborations supports schools' implementation of strategies to encourage engagement?

Technology is always an effective tool for communicating with families.

Parents want to be involved in their child's education.

Which of the following variables is most influenced by teachers?

Which of the following components for successful collaborations reflects partners' beliefs and biases?

Epstein recognized that which of the following partners are in an ideal position to encourage and answer questions about children's development, health, behavior, and learning?

Which of the following is a reason parents may have difficulty adjusting to children's transition to child care or school?

Which of Epstein's keys to successful family involvement includes families in making school-wide choices?