For two and a half years I have been studying about family engagement... there is so much great research that I could share with these teachers. I have been struggling with honing in on (only) three hours worth. What do they need MOST?
Then the answer(s) started revealing itself. As I interviewed each of the six teachers I found common themes they would like to focus on - disengaged families, language barriers, and poverty. With the research I have collected these areas may prove to support their growth in looking at how they engage families. I'm looking forward to our first session next week!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
The beginning...
I had my first interview with a Year 1 teacher this week. It was pretty eye opening - and I am so excited for the opportunity that lies ahead. During a 15 minute interview her feedback eloquently and succinctly summed up my research: Our beginning teachers have inadequate training to engage families.
The next two months will provide an amazing opportunity, both as a researcher and participant learning about what beginning teachers need to work with families. I am excited and nervous - I feel a heavy sense of responsibility to do this at a level that WILL help each of these teachers engage families in a deeper way!
The next two months will provide an amazing opportunity, both as a researcher and participant learning about what beginning teachers need to work with families. I am excited and nervous - I feel a heavy sense of responsibility to do this at a level that WILL help each of these teachers engage families in a deeper way!
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