Compare and contrast Parents as Teachers and HIPPY programs. Identify which of the two programs you like better and explain why you prefer it
What will be an ideal response?
Parents as Teachers (PAT)
? ? Originated in Missouri
? ? Trained parent educators visit homes of children from birth
? ? Two premises: all families have strengths and parents are experts on their child.
? ? Four components: home visits, group meetings, developmental screening, connections with community resources
? ? Research has demonstrated effectiveness
HIPPY
? ? Originated in Jerusalem and adopted in Tulsa, OK
? ? Paraprofessionals provide services in homes for 3, 4, and 5-year olds
? ? Benefits for children: skill development, confidence, easier adaptation to classrooms
? ? Benefits for parents: increased sense of own abilities, satisfaction of teaching their children, excitement of seeing children’s development, time for fun and learning, positive relationships with paraprofessionals, connection with other agencies
? ? Research has demonstrated effectiveness
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a. Discrimination b. Generalization c. Isolation d. Variation
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a. Because being aware of the perspectives of others can help make your research less efficient and effective. b. Because conducting a literature review can slow down the process of conducting a research project, and limiting the efficiency of a project often makes it more effective. c. Because conducting a literature review can not only provide you with better information about your topic but can also enhance your ability to teach effectively. d. Because literature reviews are required as part of the standard code of ethics for conducting educational research.
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(a) one seen by students as having meaning and usefulness in their lives (b) the accidental and subtle message systems within schools (c) nonexistent in today's modern schools (d) the school's stated exit goals