Partnerships : Families and Communities in Early Childhood

Wilson, Lynn, 1946- (Author).

Summary: Partnerships was developed as a resource for students, faculty, and teachers to encourage the development of positive and respectful relationships with families. Over the past few years, a significant shift has taken place in the relationship between families and teachers in both child-care and school environments. Many family members have demanded a more active role in their children's education and have challenged the notion of "teacher as expert". Research supports the benefits to children, teachers, and families when a strong alliance between all parties is formed, and it is from this perspective that this text has been written.

Record details

ISBN: 9780176500191
Physical Description: print
xv, 475 p. ; 28 cm.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Toronto : Nelson Education, c2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

1. The changing face of Canadian families -- 2. Supports to children and families -- 3. Building effective partnerships -- 4. First impressions -- 5. Ways to involve families -- 6. Verbal communication with families -- 7. Family-teacher conferences -- 8. Staying connected -- 9 .Families we may meet -- 10. Families in transition: issues facing many families -- 11. Working with families: an international perspective.