{"product_id":"families-as-partners-in-education-9780135196724","title":"Families as Partners in Education","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eMari Riojas-Cortez \u003c\/b\u003ebecame interested in family engagement when she was a bilingual teacher working with young children in San Antonio, Texas. She learned early in her career that families play a very important role in children's development, and she developed strong relationships by welcoming families to her classroom and inviting them to participate in different aspects of their children's education. Mari understood what many Latino families faced because her parents faced the same cultural and linguistic barriers when they arrived in the United States from Mexico. After completing her degree in educational leadership, Mari's interests in early childhood education led her to The University of Texas at Austin, where she received a doctorate in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in early childhood education and bilingual education in 1998.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e  Currently, she is Professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Texas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I like the concept of “funds of knowledge” and the examples. I also think the inclusion of the discussion on child development and brain development is important; it is easy to understand... I like the discussion of the stages of parenthood. Also, parenting styles are important to know so each individual can determine changes that might need to be addressed... I really like the inclusion of literature to help children further understand culture and diversity... I would strongly adopt this textbook.”  \u003cbr\u003e    — Gwen Walter  \u003cbr\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e    “I appreciate that the discussion about family engagement is not limited to a Western definition. This is a strength... The strengths of the book are the topics covered... and the use of scenarios in the writing. Another strength is the research completed to write succinct sections on laws and programs related to young children and their families.”  \u003cbr\u003e    — Robin Fox, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater  \u003cbr\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e    “I love that the importance of infancy is clearly stated in the chapter as this is a developmental period that often gets overlooked in its importance for setting a solid foundation for the rest of childhood... I like that different types of parental attitudes are explored and included. This will make it easier for students to think about their own parents’ level of involvement and how it influenced their own school careers... the writing style flows well and is appropriate for students. I also think the structure and organization of each chapter makes it more engaging for the reader.”  \u003cbr\u003e    — Tisha Rivera, California State University, Fullerton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrief Contents   \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily–Essential for a Child’s Development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Diversity of Families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn About Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children and Families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily Engagement: History and Social Influences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating Effective Partnerships: Families, Schools, and Community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective Teacher-Family Communication: Types of Barriers, Conferences, and Programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher Leadership for Family Engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily Engagement Framework in Schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome-Based Programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting Families of Children with Special Abilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily Violence and Child Abuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies and Child Advocacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education (US)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49524408975703,"sku":"9780135196724","price":95.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780135196724.jpg?v=1731856665","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/families-as-partners-in-education-9780135196724","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}