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ERIC Number: EJ597684
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
Examining the Origins of Our Beliefs about Parents.
Grossman, Sue
Childhood Education, v76 n1 p24-27 Fall 1999
Notes that educators' expectations of parents originate from various sources, including their personal backgrounds and experiences, professional literature, other educators, the media, and children. Suggests teachers may examine assumptions and biases about parents and find ways to broaden the definition of parent involvement. Presents suggestions for creating constructive expectations of parents that support working as partners with them. (LBT)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Family Role, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Preschool Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Experience, Young Children
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Parent Expectations; Parent Needs