Developing Caring Relationships among Parents, Children, Schools, and Communities

Name: Developing Caring Relationships among Parents, Children, Schools, and Communities
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ISBN: 9781412927864

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Edition: 2008

Authors: Dana R. McDermott

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"???This text provides a fresh look at an important topic???teachers and families working collaboratively. A strong blend of research and practical application is presented.???"???Beth Nason Quick, "Tennessee"" State University""" "???I was captivated by an innovative and a gentle, humanistic approach to viewing families and working with parents in parenting education.???"???Gloria Wenze, "University"" of Scranton""" "???A synthesis of theory, research, and practice couched in a very readable text... a provocative examination of teacher and parent relationships that holds the promise of a better future for the next generation of educators and parents. This book should fan the flames of… professional reflection and professional practice.??? ""???"William McInerney, "University"" of Toledo""" Developing Caring Relationships Among Parents, Children, Schools, and Communities looks at parent-professional-child relations very differently than other books in this area. Author Dana McDermott focuses on parents and teachers as adult learners who should be growing and learning along with the children in their care. Accessibly written, the book synthesizes the latest theories and research on parent-and adult-child relations and on adult learning and development, focusing on a dynamic process rather than a static role and, on all the social-contextual factors affecting parents, teachers, and children. Key Features"Focuses on parents and teachers as adult learners: " This will supplement traditional books on family involvement or parent child relations which rarely drill down to understand parents as anything more than a conduit to a child??'s development."Emphasizes thedynamic process of parenting and teaching: " The author provides a useful tool, or a caring decision-making process, for parents, children, and professionals to think through any issues they face so that everyone??'s needs are considered in any interaction. "Provides a theory to practice model to support parents, families, and teachers: " This book lays out a theory of what parents and teachers need to care for children and themselves and then shows how to put these theories into practice in preK???12 schools."Uses narratives to demonstrate applications of theory and research: "The latest theories and research are woven into stories from the voices of parents, teachers, and children."Explores research from diverse cultures: "The book looks at many schools around the world and from various socioeconomic backgrounds to identify their common and differentiated concerns."Includes additional web resources: " Questionnaires, workshops, newsletters, model development information, resource material and other exemplary projects/resource sites can be found in the appendices located at www.sagepub.com/mcdermottappendices Intended Audience This supplemental text is designed for undergraduate and graduate courses such as Parents/Home-School Relations in Early Childhood and Elementary Education; Parenting; and School and Community Relations in departments of education, psychology, family studies, health sciences, and social work.

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List price: $95.00
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/12/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

Dana McDermott is an assistant professor at the School for New Learning at DePaul University. She has worked for over two decades in the Chicago area, nationally and internationally in the area of parent and family development. In Chicago she has been involved in minority parent leadership and in implementing parent education programs for children in schools from K-12 and for their parents. She serves on two national boards: "Prepare Tomorrow's Parents" an organization dedicated to promoting and supporting parenting education in schools and the National Parenting Education Network dedicated to supporting parenting educators in their work. She consults with schools and parent groups in the…



List of Appendices


Preface


Acknowledgments


Introduction: Thinking Mindfully About Parents



Understanding Parents Within Their Cultural Context



Understanding Parent Involvement and Engagement in Schools Today


Framing the Issues


Traditional Definitions of Parent Involvement


Political, Philosophical, Social, and Cultural Issues


New Paradigms and New Solutions: Focus on Engagement


Summary



Understanding Theories and Research on Parenting


Early-20th-Century Theorists


The Interactionists


Trait Theorists


Bidirectional and Transactional Theories


Humanistic Theorists


Social-Cognitive Theories


Family Systems Theories


Social Relationships Theories


Bioecological Systems Theory


Family Support and Empowerment


Summary



Understanding the Elements of Parenting and Caring: Theories and Research


Defining Parents


A Case Study Illustrating What Parents Do


The Parenting Process: A Theoretical Framework


Research Demonstrates the Complexity of the Parenting Process


The Parenting Process and Parental Thinking


Parental "Ways of Knowing"


Research on Parental Thinking


Exemplary Programs Support Parents as Lifelong Learners


Characteristics of Confident and Competent Parenting and Caring


Summary



Understanding Parents and Teachers as Lifelong Learners


Parents and Teachers Are Lifelong Learners


Case Studies Examining Parent and Teacher Learning Needs


Improving Parent-School Engagement and Learning


Connecting Adult Learning and Adult Development


Importance of Parent and Teacher Development


Parent-Teacher Learning and Development Collaborations


Summary



Understanding Culturally Diverse Parents and Teachers


What Is Cultural Context?


Terms and Questions That Aid Our Understanding


The Role of Stories in Cultural Identity


Some Questions Enhance Our Understanding of Parents


Parents' Beliefs About Children's Needs: Collective Versus Individual Focus


Parental Goals


Parents' Thinking and Behaviors Toward the Child and Others


Parents' Ideas About the Nature of Children


Parents' Own Status and Context


Self-Efficacy, Socioeconomic Status, and Cultural Context


A Rationale for Using Questions to Understand Parents


Summary



From Theory to Practice: Fostering Caring and Culturally Sensitive Parent-Child-School-Community Relationships



Fostering Caring Ways of Relating


Adult Learning Principles Frame the Model


Meta-Parenting Is Another Helpful Construct


A Caring Model of Parenting and Relating


The Parenting-Caring Connection


Parenting-Caring and Adult Learning


Case Studies Exemplify the Caring Process


Generalization of the Parenting-Caring Model


Summary and Concluding Thoughts



Understanding Parents' and Teachers' Concerns


Concerns of Parents of Diverse Socioeconomic Backgrounds


Some Common Concerns


Parents' Concerns by Age and Grade of Child


Control: A Common Concern for All Parents


Other Factors Related to Parental Control


Communication: Another Common Concern


Case Study: A Communication Solution


Communication and Explanatory Style


Communication With Parents, Teachers, and Schools


Communication Experts Listen to Parents


External Threats


Summary: Historical Consciousness



Providing Developmental Opportunities for Parents and Teachers


Needs of Adults Caring for Children


Parents and Teachers Seek Guidance and Support


Faculty Learn and Grow Together


Parents, Teachers, and Staff Grow and Learn Through the PEI


Reflection on Practice Benefits Everyone


Parent-Teacher Discussions Are Also Helpful


Stories as a Way That Adults in Children's Lives Learn From Each Other


Other Models to Support Parent and Teacher Development


Summary and Concluding Thoughts



Ensuring That the Next Generation of Parents Is Prepared for Their Role


Background and Rationale


Parent-Infant Visits: A Powerful Teaching Tool


The Many Reasons for Teaching Parenting and Caring


Advocates for the Cause


What Children Learn in Parenting-Caring Classes


International Movement for Parenting in Schools


Teaching Parenting Throughout the School Years


Results Demonstrate Student Learning


Students Contribute Meaningfully to Their Community


Parenting Courses as a Requirement for High School Graduation


Summary


Epilogue


References


Index


About the Author