Define the terms: continuity, linkages, congruence and transitions and explain how they are related to young children and their families.
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Question 2Explain how Head Start has been exemplary in their requirements and support for family involvement in childrens early education.
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Question 3Describe five common barriers to family involvement in education and for each barrier provide at least one effective and appropriate solution.
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Question 4List and explain each of the six standards for family involvement from the National PTA. Also, give at least two examples for each standard.
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Question 5Swick, Boutte, and Van Scoy have identified four barriers to implementing a multicultural framework in early childhood classrooms. Name and describe each of the four barriers. Also, create at least two ways that early childhood teachers might reduce each of the barriers.
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Question 6One barrier to implementing a multicultural framework in classrooms is conformity. The issue with conformity as it relates to multiculturalism or embracing diversity is
a. conformity is sometimes described as being democratic in that the very same expectations exist for all, but in fact conformity ignores a primary notion of democracy that gives everyone a voice.
b. conformity is the only fair way to manage classrooms full of children.
c. conformity allows for all children to begin understanding mainstream U.S. culture.
d. conformity requires all to accomplish tasks in the way of the majority, thus demonstrating that fair is always equal.
Question 7Coleman's social capital framework is based on the finding that _____ has the greatest impact on test scores than any other factor.
a. family income
b. students' home environments
c. community resources
d. family social networks
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