Learning Objectives
- How is a family defined—beyond the legal definition?
- How does a family operate as a system? What are some implications of this family systems theory in my family engagement practices?
- How do the home, the community, the society, the culture, and the time in which children live influence their learning and development?
- What are different ways to recognize and incorporate in my teaching the strengths, knowledge, and skills that families offer children in their learning and development?
- What are some examples of how I can organize my classroom and family–school engagement practices into a successful program?