Teacher Instructions:
Strategies to eliminate Power Imbalances
This week, we have read about working with families of children with disabilities and working with families of immigrants. Explain what we mean when we refer to a power imbalance between teachers and families and describe strategies you may use to reduce the barriers to communication brought about by an imbalance of power.
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Funds of Knowledge
Review the videos and readings on Funds of Knowledge. Explain your understanding of funds of knowledge, and then consider additional ways you may utilize funds of knowledge in your own classroom. For this post, please think creatively to find new ways to implement a funds of knowledge approach into your classroom.
Resources:
Article – Working with Children with Disabilities
Article – 12 Ways to Support Families of Students with Disabilities
Video – Funds of Knowledge Video
Video – Debra Vines’ Parents of Children with Special Needs Have Needs, Too
Video- https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2022/08/04/chicago-autism-spectrum-community-cnnheroes.cnn
Textbook Information:
Coleman, M. Empowering Family-Teacher Partnerships. Sage Publications, 2013.
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