Empowerment efforts are guided by a certain set of philosophical beliefs. What are some basic beliefs about children, families, and family involvement that teachers must hold before they can effectively apply a family empowerment approach?
What will be an ideal response?
All families have strengths.
Outcomes are best when families have both the informal and formal resources they need to function well.
School efforts to support child learning are significantly enhanced when families are involved.
Families must be treated with respect in order to develop partnering relationships with them.
Families have the right and capacity to make decisions about their child’s education.
Families must be active participants in their child’s learning and development.
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