Title: Demonstrate supportive interactions that promote collaborative family partnerships.
Course: Early Childhood, Education, and Services II (19153-II) > Section: Promoting Supportive Relationships with Families

Demonstration should include strategies that

- use effective communication skills
- use a variety of communication techniques
- promote cultural diversity
- use knowledge of cultural differences and similarities while working closely with families
- foster cooperative relationships among child, early education professionals, and families
- exhibit an understanding of the importance of positive relationships
- reflect an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How can cooperative relationships between early education professionals and families be enhanced?
- What opportunities do early education professionals have to interact with the children's families?
- How can a childcare center incorporate cultural awareness to enhance learning?
- What are examples of goals for promoting strong family partnerships?

Communication

- How can appropriate parental involvement with the child's learning be encouraged?
- What communication skills are needed for constructive and supportive interactions?
- How can ineffective communication skills interfere with parent partnerships?

Leadership

- Who would be most adversely affected by a lack of constructive and supportive interactions with the families?
- What leadership skills are needed to promote strong family partnerships?

Management

- Why is it important to demonstrate constructive and supportive interactions with families?
- What resources does one need to maintain constructive and supportive interactions with families?