Partnerships with Families and Communities: Building Dynamic Relationships

Building Dynamic Relationships is a comprehensive resource for pre-service teachers that provides tools to build effective, sustainable, and proactive partnerships in early childhood and primary educational settings. It explores essential underpinning policies, legislation, and research theories that position strong, positive, and proactive partnerships as a systemic solution to children's learning development.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Partnerships with Families and Communities: Building Dynamic Relationships is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide that equips pre-service teachers with the essential skills to establish productive, long-lasting, and forward-thinking partnerships in early childhood and primary educational settings. This text serves as an introduction to models of home-school-community partnerships within educational contexts and presents a comprehensive approach to cultivating effective relationships with key stakeholders. It delves into the fundamental policies, regulations, and research theories that underscore the significance of strong, positive, and proactive partnerships as a holistic solution to children's learning and development. Key topics covered include the diverse nature of partnership work, reflective practices, and evaluation tools for assessing collaborative partnerships. Each chapter is accompanied by focused pedagogy, key terms, and definitions, scenarios, and review questions, allowing readers to engage deeply with new concepts. Additionally, Proactive Partners boxes provide real-world scenarios and encourage readers to connect theory with practical applications. By utilizing this resource, pre-service teachers can develop the skills and knowledge necessary to create positive and impactful partnerships that enhance student outcomes and contribute to the overall success of their educational communities.

Weight: 406g
Dimension: 169 x 244 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108829694