Question 1

A change that occurs to one member of the system can change the entire family system.

Accepted Answer

In a family system, members are interconnected, meaning a change in one member's behavior, mood, or situation can affect the dynamics and functioning of the entire family system.

Question 2

What is a foundational belief of the school development program?

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Question 3

Schools that provide interpreters for meetings with families who speak limited English support which type of Epstein's family involvement?

Accepted Answer

Type 2: Communicating involves schools effectively communicating with parents about school programs and student progress. Providing interpreters for meetings with families who speak limited English ensures that all families, regardless of language barriers, can understand and participate in discussions about their children's education, fitting into Epstein's Type 2 category of family involvement.

Question 4

Children frequently play out their family roles in school.

Accepted Answer

Children often replicate their family dynamics and roles in school settings as part of their social development and learning process. This can include mimicking behaviors, communication styles, and roles observed within their family unit.

Question 5

The school development program focuses on ______.

Accepted Answer

The total developmental needs of the child are the primary focus of a school development program, emphasizing academic, social, emotional, and physical development tailored to each child's needs.

Question 6

Cultural norms influence healthy family boundaries.

Accepted Answer

Cultural norms play a significant role in defining what is considered appropriate or healthy in terms of family boundaries, as they shape expectations, behaviors, and interactions within families.

Question 7

Following Dunst's model of ______ practices,Jamal's teachers asked his family to join their curriculum planning team to help create appropriate accommodations for meeting Jamal's needs in the classroom.

Accepted Answer

Dunst's model emphasizes family-centered practices, which involve the family in the planning and decision-making process to ensure that interventions and educational plans are tailored to the individual needs of the child and are consistent with family values and priorities.

Question 8

Research has shown that participation in ______ has a number of positive effects,including increased attendance,decreased behavior issues,and improved academic achievement.

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Question 9

Well-functioning families establish and protect their identities by resisting change whenever possible.

Accepted Answer

Well-functioning families are adaptable and can manage change effectively, as flexibility and the ability to adjust to new circumstances are key components of family resilience and health.

Question 10

Creating positions for families on the school's curriculum committee reflects which of Epstein's family involvement activities?

Accepted Answer

Type 5: Decision-making involves families in school decisions, and creating positions for them on the curriculum committee is a direct way to involve them in decision-making processes.

Question 11

When a class of first graders wanted to build a bird feeder for the schoolyard as a culminating project for their science unit,the teacher asked two of the students' grandfathers who have woodworking experience to help lead the class in completing the project.The teacher tapped into the ______ of her students' families.

Accepted Answer

The teacher utilized the "funds of knowledge," which refers to the historically accumulated and culturally developed bodies of knowledge and skills essential for household or individual functioning and well-being. By involving the grandfathers with woodworking experience, the teacher accessed the practical and valuable knowledge within the students' families to enrich the learning experience.

Question 12

By applying the family empowerment model,the faculty at Garrison Middle School included a parent training and access initiative in their new technology program.This strategy reflects one of the core circles of the model by offering ______ to empower and engage families.

Accepted Answer

The family empowerment model emphasizes engaging and empowering families by providing supports that directly enhance their ability to support their children's development and education. Parenting supports, such as training and access initiatives related to technology, directly align with this goal by equipping parents with the skills and resources needed to better support their children's learning at home.

Question 13

By applying ______ of Epstein's framework,preschool teachers began to create home learning activities that encouraged parent-child interactions instead of parental supervision of their children's independent play.

Accepted Answer

Type 4: Learning at home, of Epstein's framework, focuses on activities that parents can do with their children to support learning, which aligns with the creation of home learning activities that encourage parent-child interactions.

Question 14

A family can be defined both legally and emotionally.

Accepted Answer

A family can be defined legally through formal structures such as marriage, adoption, and guardianship, and emotionally through bonds, love, and care among individuals who consider themselves as part of the family unit, regardless of legal recognition.

Question 15

A parent's workplace is an example of the ______ and a family's religion is an example of the ______.

Accepted Answer

A parent's workplace is part of the exosystem, which affects the child indirectly, and a family's religion is part of the macrosystem, which encompasses the culture and beliefs influencing a child's development.

Question 16

A school district asks families to participate in a survey to gather their perspectives on several important issues related to their children's education.Which of Comer's School Development Program principles is this district practicing?

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The answer of A school district asks families to participate...

Question 17

Comer's program is aimed at influencing ______ family involvement practices.

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Question 18

Some teachers at an urban Title I school shared their beliefs that low achievement was a direct result of a lack of family support and limited role models in their students' homes.The belief reflects a/an ______ model of thinking.

Accepted Answer

The belief reflects a deficit model of thinking, which focuses on what students lack in terms of support, resources, or skills, often attributing these deficiencies to their backgrounds or family situations, rather than recognizing the strengths and potential that students bring to their learning environments.

Question 19

In a well-functioning family system,buffering typically decreases as children age.

Accepted Answer

In a well-functioning family system, buffering typically increases as children age because parents and caregivers adapt their support to the evolving needs and challenges that children face as they grow, ensuring a stable and supportive environment.

Question 20

The ______ includes the influences of all the relationships that exist in the ______.

Accepted Answer

The mesosystem includes the influences of all the relationships that exist in the microsystem, as it refers to the interactions among different microsystems in a person's life (e.g., how home life influences school performance).

Quiz 2: Theories and Models for Family Engagement in Schools