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Using Our Understanding of Families to Strengthen Family Involvement
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Knopf, Herman T.; Swick, Kevin J. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2008
The purpose of this article is to help teachers become more responsive to the changing needs and contexts of families in their efforts to establish relationships and encourage family participation. Through this article, the authors describe the changing landscape of parenting and the stressors experienced by contemporary families. The authors then…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Family Involvement, Young Children, Parent School Relationship
Family Involvement in Early Multicultural Learning. ERIC Digest.
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Swick, Kevin J.; And Others – 1995
Recent studies suggest that the involvement of parents and teachers with young children provides natural opportunities for modeling and nurturing positive cultural attitudes. Strategies that support children's multicultural learning within a context of family involvement are of three types. The first of these is parent education and support.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cultural Awareness, Family Involvement, Family School Relationship
Multicultural Learning through Family Involvement.
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Swick, Kevin J.; And Others – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1994
Presents a framework for initiating multicultural learning during early childhood through active family involvement. This framework includes the rationale for multicultural education, opportunities for multicultural learning, sensitive issues, specific educational strategies, and resources. Each aspect of the framework is examined in relation to…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education
A Follow Up Study of Selected South Carolina Parent Education/Family Literacy Projects: 1994.
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Swick, Kevin J.; Tromsness, Melissa E. – 1995
This report provides the 1994 follow-up evaluation of the Early Childhood Parent/Education Family Literacy Project in South Carolina, first evaluated in 1993. The objective of the evaluation was a comprehensive review and analysis of program components and elements as designed and implemented by 12 pilot projects. Highlights from the 1993…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Early Childhood Education, Family Involvement, Family Literacy
On Board Early: Building Strong Family-School Relations.
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Swick, Kevin J.; And Others – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1997
Describes On Board Early, a Baltimore program designed to increase family-school experiences that support children's success. Discusses such program features as specialized family involvement staff, a parents-as-teachers program, a family-centered approach to supporting the transition to school, and planning for long-term family involvement.…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Family Involvement, Family School Relationship, Parent Participation
Strengthening Parents and Families during the Early Childhood Years.
Swick, Kevin J. – 1993
This book provides early childhood educators with perspectives and tools that will enable them to strengthen parents and families during the child's earliest year of development. The 25 chapters are divided into 6 parts or themes. Part one focuses on understanding families as learners from an ecological and empathetic perspective, with the premise…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Development, Children, Community Programs