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M/55 - Award in Involving and Collaborating with Parents in the Primary School Years 3 to 6 (ages 7 to 10)
Lecturer
TBA
Pass Mark
45%
MQF Level No. of ECTS
Entry Requirements
Level 6 2 ECTS
Educators in the primary sector having a minimum MQF 4 together with an MQF 3 in Maltese, English and Mathematics
Rationale
Schools in the 21st century have become more diverse than ever before. Understanding the participants’ and hence the parents’ familial, cultural, socio-economic backgrounds is of the essence. Involving and collaborating effectively with parents, as important stakeholders, is crucial for the success of any school. Overall Objectives and Outcomes
List methods of parental involvement and collaboration with parents Describe the school’s vision vis-à-vis parents Describe parental wishes for their children Identify the various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds parents might come from Describe how the school views parents through its daily practices and means of communication Describe parental wishes for their children Assess diverse family structures and their needs Evaluate the parents’ socio-economic and cultural backgrounds Appraise the school’s vision vis-à-vis parents Review the school’s and one’s communication methods with parents Collaborate with other participants in devising a parental plan Produce new possibilities of involvement and collaboration for one’s school Create a plan aiming at the involvement of and collaboration with parents
Pedagogical Guidelines
This module shall be taught through two three-hour face to face sessions using a combination of the following: 1
Facilitative PowerPoint Presentation by lecturer Group Discussion Ongoing self-reflection on all topics covered
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Hands-on activities Pair or Group Work Peer observation and reflection
Assessment Strategies
Ongoing reflective inquiry Use of post-it notes and Classroom Assessment Techniques (CAT) throughout lectures and pair/group activities An assignment which focuses upon: - creating a school’s self-evaluation survey on parental involvement and collaboration - comparing methods of involvement and collaboration with other educators - using the survey and comparison to proposal an implementation plan which takes into consideration parental involvement and collaboration
Suggested Readings
Articles and Video Clips:
William H. Jeynes (2014) Parental Involvement That Works … Because It's AgeAppropriate, Kappa Delta Pi Record, 50:2, 85-88, DOI: 10.1080/00228958.2014.900852 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOhZ6U5yaXA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwEPv2ob_QI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kin2OdchKMQ
Bibiography - A selection of Chapters from:
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Lindon, J. (2012) Parents as Partners. London: MA Education Ltd.
Partin, R. L. (2009) The classroom teacher's survival guide: Practical strategies, management techniques and reproducibles forn new and experienced teachers . (3rd Edition) San Francisco: Jossey Bass ISBN: 13: 978-0470453643
Senge, P., Cambron-McCabe, N., Lucas, T., Smith, B., Dutton, J. & Kleiner, A. (2007) Schools that learn. London: Nicholas Brealey Publishing
INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION, MARTIN LUTHER KING ROAD, PEMBROKE PBK 1990. |Course Outline