Melissa Lewis

Lincoln Elementary Parent

Presentation
ECE497: Child Development Capstone
Course
Instructor: Tracy Reed
December 8, 2014

the

Lincoln Elementary partnering together with families and

community

Period of development 3-5 years of age.

My role as a child development

professional
Follow approved curriculum with use of developmental age
appropriate practices that include cultural and linguistically.
Positive relationship with the children and families recognizing parents
as the primary educator while respecting each families culture
I must have the proper credentials and knowledge about the age group
I teach.
Provide an environment that is nurturing, supportive, and all children
are given the same opportunity for success

Rationale of Childhood Professionals

Teaching staff who purposefully use multiple instructional approaches optimize childrens
opportunities for learning. These approaches include strategies that range from structured to
unstructured and from adult directed to child directed. Children bring to learning environments
different backgrounds, interests, experiences, learning styles, needs, and capacities. Teachers
consideration of these differences when selecting and implementing instructional approaches
helps all children succeed (NAEYC, 2008).
Positive relationships are essential for the development of personal responsibility, capacity for
self-regulation, for constructive interactions with others, and for fostering academic
functioning and mastery. Warm, sensitive, and responsive interactions help children develop a
secure, positive sense of self and encourage them to respect and cooperate with others.
Positive relationships also help children gain the benefits of instructional experiences and
resources. Children who see themselves as highly valued are more likely to feel secure, thrive
physically, get along with others, learn well, and feel part of a community(NAEYC,2008).

Mesosystem
The child is in the center of the diagram and all the outer
layers are the outside influences that effect the child. The
layers start with the microsystem this includes an
influence from parents, teachers, grandparents and even
the church. The second layer which is the mesosystem
affects children by the influence of the first layer and the
second coming together. An example would be a family
gathering for the holidays. This event includes the child,
parent, grandparents and outside individuals coming
together. When this happens it can have a effect on the
child. The child is given expected behaviors and
expectations that set by the parents. In a new setting the
child may be given more freedom from the rules from a
grandparent. The child must readjust to the transition
independently.

As the mesosystem and ecosystem in Bronfenbrenners model make

clear, connections to the neighborhood and the larger community-both
formal organizations, such as school, workplace, recreation center, childcare center, and religious institution, and informal social networks of
relatives, friends, and neighbors-influence parent-child relationships(
Berk, 2013 Pg.571).

Epsteins Types of Involvement

Parenting
Communicating
Volunteering
Learning at Home
Decision Making
Collaborating with Community (Epstein,1997)
Epsteins six types of involvement are a framework is used by educators to
develop a program that will include school-family-community partnerships.

Parenting
Influences the childs learning and development
Positive personal qualities, habits, beliefs, and values, as taught by family(Epstein,
n. d).
Good or improved attendance(Epstein, n. d).
Awareness of importance of school( Epstein, n. d).
One idea to implement right away
Create a welcoming atmosphere for all families with no discrimination based on
beliefs, religions, ethnic or race.

Communicating
Influences the childs development and learning according to Epstein ( n. d.)
Makes families aware of the progress of child and what may need improvement.
Provide a understanding of conduct that is set by the school
Informed decisions about courses and programs.
Aware of up coming events, test, etc.
One idea to implement right away
State clearly the schools polices and consquences to all families and if possible in
their own language.

Volunteering
Influence on Childs development and learning according to Epstein, n.d.
Improve communication between parent and teacher
Increased learning of a particular skill
Make known the talents and skills of parents
One idea to implement right away
Conduct a survey to find what families would be interest in volunteering.

Learning at Home
Influence on childs development and learning according to Epstein, n.d.
Gains knowledge and skills from homework
Positive attitude and outlook toward schoolwork.
Views parents close to teacher as a help
Gains self-help as child completes assignments at home.
One idea to implement right away
Homework assignments can be checked by family.

Decision Making
Influence on childs development and learning according to Epstein,n.d
Awareness of representation of families in school decisions.
Understanding that student rights are protected.
Specific benefits linked to policies enacted by parent organizations and
experienced by students.
One idea to implement right away
Parents can take part in all decision making.

Collaborating with community

Influence on childs development and learning according to Epstein, n.d.
Increased skills and talents through enriched curricular and extracurricular
experiences.
Awareness of careers and of options for future education and work.
Specific benefits linked to programs, services, resources, and opportunities that
connect students with community.
One idea to implement right away
During open house events or trainings invite community partners to share
resources with the families.

Reference Slide
Naeyc, 2008. Overview of the NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards. National Association for the Education
of Young Children. Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/files/academy/file/OverviewStandards.pdf
Epstein, J. (n.d.). Epstein's framework of six types of involvement. Retrieved from http://www.unicef.org
Ohio department of education, 2013. Sample Best Practices for Parent Involvement in Schools . Retrieved from
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Family-and-Community-Engagement/Getting-ParentsInvolved/Sample-Best-Practices-for-Parent-Involvement-in-Sc
Berk, L. E. (2013). Child development. Boston: Pearson Education
Clipart, ( n. d). Retrieved from Microsoft
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