Family Engagement, Diverse Families, and Early Childhood Education Programs: An Integrated Review of the Literature

Autor/in	Halgunseth, Linda
Titel	Family Engagement, Diverse Families, and Early Childhood Education Programs: An Integrated Review of the Literature
Quelle	In: Young Children, 64 (2009) 5, S.56-58 (3 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1538-6619
Schlagwörter	Early Childhood Education; Young Children; Cultural Influences; Family Involvement; Family School Relationship; Literature Reviews; Family Influence; Educational Environment; At Risk Students; Culturally Relevant Education; Social Theories + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Early childhood; Education; Frühkindliche Bildung; Frühpädagogik; Frühe Kindheit; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Gesellschaftstheorie
Abstract	The two most influential environments in which young children develop are their homes and their early childhood education programs. In 2005, 60 percent of all U.S. children under age 6 spent some time in the care of persons other than their parents, including 62 percent of White children, 69 percent of Black children, and 49 percent of Hispanic children. Considering that children's time is often divided between these two settings, there is a clear relationship between strong program-family partnerships and children's academic success. While educators have long known about the importance of family engagement for children's learning, some may feel frustrated by perceived low levels of engagement with some families they serve. Perceptions of low engagement may be due to differences in cultural values or languages spoken between program staff and families. They may also result from a program's approach to family engagement. Some programs focus on getting families to change rather than recognizing their strengths and abilities to support children's learning. Using ecological and social exchange theories as frameworks, this article: (1) defines family engagement; (2) describes ways to strengthen relationships between programs and families; and (3) provides evidence-based practices that can strengthen family engagement and improve learning for all children. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	National Association for the Education of Young Children. 1313 L Street NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 22205-4101. Tel: 800-424-2460; Tel: 202-232-8777; Fax: 202-328-2649; e-mail: editorial@naeyc.org; Web site: http://journal.naeyc.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10