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LINCOLN

ELEMENTARY
PARENT
PRESENTATION
Emilee Schaumann
ECE487: Child Development Capstone
Instructor Karen Foster
May 18, 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS
MIDDLE CHILDHOOD.3
ROLE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL...4
THE PURPOSE OF THIS PRESENTATION.....5
BRONFENBRENNERS ECOLOGICAL MODEL: THE MESOSYSTEM...6
EPSTEINS TYPES OF INVOLVEMENT..7
TYPE 1: PARENTING.8
TYPE 2: COMMUNICATING.9
TYPE 3: VOLUNTEERING...10
TYPE 4: LEARNING AT HOME...11
TYPE 5: DECISION MAKING..12
TYPE 6: COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY....13
REFERENCES....14

MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
This period is rich in developmental
opportunity due to:
Increased coordination and
athletic ability
More active role in family and
community
Mastery of fundamental
academic concepts
Increased ability for logical
thought processes
Increased social involvement
Increased understanding of
empathy and morality
(Mah & Ford-Jones, 2012)

ROLE OF THE CHILD


DEVELOPMENT
P R O F E SS I O N A L
Serve as an educational advocate for children
Develop a partnership between school and family
Create opportunities to encourage community
involvement
Support learning through engaging experiences
Utilize effective strategies to promote learning and
development

T H E PU R P O S E O F T H I S
P R E S E N TAT I O N
The interactions between
school, family, and community
are important and influential in
promoting optimal
development. A supportive
partnership between family and
school, as well as community
involvement can foster
resilience, reduce adversity, and
promote the development of
critical social skills and
meaningful relationships (Berk,
2013).

BRONFENBRENNERS ECOLOGICAL MODEL:


THE MESOSYTEM
The mesosystem involves the
interactions between the
groups in the microsystem (i.e.
family, neighborhood, school,
peers, etc.) , which are
ultimately impacted by the
surrounding systems (Bojczyk,
Shriner, & Shriner, 2012).
The connections and
interactions between the
microsystems can support
development through
cooperative exchanges of
information(Berk, 2013).

Dr. Joyce Epsteins framework of six types of


parental involvement is intended to assist
educators in developing partnerships with
school, family, and community.

E P S T E I N S T YP E S O F
PA RE N TA L I N VOLV E M E N T

T Y P E 1 : PA R E N T I N G
INFLUENCE ON CHILD
Assists children in
developing positive
personal values and habits,
as well as a respect for
parents (Epstein, n.d.).

IDEAS FOR IMPLEMENATION

Offer families information


about available resources,
such as programs that offer
nutrition, health, or
financial services to eligible
families.

T Y P E 2 : C O M M U N I C AT I N G
INFLUENCE ON CHILD
Effective communication
between school and home
ensures that expectations
are clear. The child will also
gain an awareness of
progress and and policies
(Epstein, n.d.).

IDEAS FOR IMPLEMENTATION

Schools can devise a system


for daily communication,
such as a binder to report
behavior, organize
newsletters, and transport
assignments.

T Y P E 3 : VO LU N T E E R I N G
INFLUENCE ON CHILD

IDEAS FOR IMPLEMENTATION

Gives children more


opportunities for on-on-one
attention in the classroom
and encourages the
development of the ability
to communicate with adults
(Epstein, n.d.).

Schools can initiate a


program where parents
volunteer their time to
serve as role models during
school hours, assisting in
various classrooms and
modeling appropriate
behaviors.

T Y P E 4 : L E A R N I N G AT H O M E
INFLUENCE ON CHILD

IDEAS FOR IMPLEMENATION

Children develop a more


positive attitude about
schoolwork and
demonstrate higher
achievement on tests and
classwork (Epstein, n.d.).

Provide parents with tips on


how to provide an effective
environment for home
learning, as well as provide
a predictable routine for
assignments and deadlines.

TYPE 5: DECISION MAKING


INFLUENCE ON CHILD

IDEAS FOR IMPLEMENTATION

Assists children in
understanding the role
parents in school decisions
and see parents as
advocates for their well
being (Epstein, n.d.).

Welcome diverse input and


participation in parent
organizations to ensure that
all voices (race, culture,
income, etc.) are
represented.

T Y P E 6 : C O L L A B O R AT I N G W I T H T H E
COMMUNITY
INFLUENCE ON CHILD

IDEAS FOR IMPLEMENTATION

Children gain an increased


awareness of educational
and career opportunities
(Epstein, n.d.).

Schools can encourage


participation with
community programs by
hosting events such as
collections to benefit local
food pantries, animal
shelter, or families in need
within the school district.

References
Berk, L. E. (2013).Child development.(9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Pearson.
Bojczyk, K. E., Shriner, B. M., & Shriner, M. (2012). Supporting
childrens socialization: A
developmental approach. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education,
Inc.
Epstein, J. (n.d.). Epstein's framework of six types of
involvement.Retrieved from
http://www.unicef.org
/lac/Joyce_L._Epstein_s_Framework_of_Six_Types_of_Involvement(2)
.

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