Crossing Literacy Bridges: Strategies to Collaborate with Families of Struggling Readers

Schools and families must collaborate to support children's academic and literacy success, but partnerships can be challenging to establish. This book provides five principles to guide teachers in working with families of struggling readers, with examples, tools, and resources to help teachers engage more sensitively and effectively with families, particularly those whose children have struggled with literacy.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 206 pages
\n Publication date: 30 September 2018
\n Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
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It is widely acknowledged that collaboration between schools and families is essential for ensuring academic and literacy success for all children. Educators recognize the significance of establishing a strong learning connection between families and schools. Families play a crucial role in providing teachers with valuable insights into their students' backgrounds, interests, and learning experiences. Teachers, in turn, acknowledge the importance of building on the learning that occurs outside the classroom, in students' homes and communities.

However, the establishment of effective partnerships between families and schools is not always straightforward. Teachers may need additional training and support to effectively engage with families, while families may require guidance and resources to understand the school's expectations and involvement. Additionally, the challenges of forming partnerships with families of children struggling with literacy development are even more complex. Teachers and families often find themselves on different sides of the equation, facing similar challenges and seeking ways to connect.

Families of children who are struggling with literacy development often face unique challenges that other families do not encounter. These challenges can include language barriers, cultural differences, economic instability, and limited access to educational resources. As a result, teachers may find it challenging to reach out to these families and form meaningful partnerships.

In response to these challenges, this book offers five principles to guide teachers in working with families of struggling readers. The principles are based on research and best practices and are designed to help teachers build strong relationships with families, engage families in their children's learning, and support families in promoting their children's literacy development.

Throughout the book, examples from the field are provided to illustrate the principles in action. Teachers will also find practical tools and resources that they can use to implement the principles in their own classrooms and families. The extensive resource lists at the end of the book will provide teachers with further information and support to enhance their family engagement practices.

This book is a valuable resource for pre-service and in-service teachers who are eager to engage more sensitively and effectively with families, particularly those whose children have struggled with literacy. By implementing the principles outlined in this book, teachers can help create a supportive learning environment that promotes academic and literacy success for all children.

\n Weight: 450g\n
Dimension: 161 x 236 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781475841848\n \n