The purpose of written communiqus such as newsletters is generally to

The purpose of written communiqus such as newsletters is generally to
 
  a. give parents feedback about how individual children are doing at school.
  b. substitute for personal contacts, especially if parents and teachers are very busy.
  c. make announcements, provide news of upcoming events, or discuss new school policies.
  d. None of these answers.

Question 2

Clarice is planning a home visit to the family of Charles, one of the children in her class. She should expect
 
  a. to learn whether Charles father left the family three years ago and then returned because he was having an affair that ended after six months.
  b. to gain insights from observing firsthand the interaction between Charles and his parents.
  c. to be met with hostility and suspicion.
  d. coffee and dessert.

Question 3

It is a good idea to set aside time for formal meetings between teachers and parents because
 
  a. in-depth discussion is facilitated when a large block of uninterrupted time is available.
  b. that is the best time to confront parents with problems.
  c. otherwise parents and teachers will never have a chance to talk.
  d. None of these answers.

Question 4

When parents and teachers talk informally at the beginning or end of the day, such communication
 
  a. is usually insignificant.
  b. can be a significant way of interacting with parents.
  c. is the best time to share concerns about the child.
  d. should be restricted to small talk.

Question 5

In communicating with parents, it is usually best to use
 
  a. methods of individual communication.
  b. methods of group communication.
  c. a combination of individual and group communication methods.
  d. home visits.

Question 6

When a parent complains that the child does not go to sleep at a reasonable hour in the evening because she takes a nap at school, it is best for the teacher to
 
  a. keep the child awake to help the parent.
  b. tell the parent the child needs to sleep because nap time is part of the schools daily routine and the rules cannot be bent for one child.
  c. suggest the parent find another child care program that will allow the child to stay awake.
  d. use his best professional judgment to weigh what is best for all concerned.

Question 7

According to Ellen Galinsky, the parents of young preschoolers are in the
 
  a. interpretive stage.
  b. authority stage.
   c. generativity stage.
  d. image-building stage.