Involving Fathers

Read the article Fathers' role in children's academic achievement and early literacy. Develop a learning activity that supports the involvement of fathers in the childcare setting. The activity can take place before, during, or after normal childcare hours. Identify how fathers will be encouraged to attend, and discuss the role of the father in supporting the child’s academic achievements. Consider activities that would interest fathers, review the four barriers to getting men involved in preschool programs (Gonzales-Mena, 2014, p. 73-75), and review research supporting the involvement of fathers in supporting a child’s academic achievement (article by Gadsden & Ray). In the father’s absence, encourage the involvement of another significant family member (grandparent, uncle, and so forth).

Please ensure the assignment is at least 250 words.

 Required Reference

Gonzalez-Mena, J. (2010).  50 strategies for communicating and working with diverse families. Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/image/public_policy/Ethics%20Position%20Statement2011_09202013update.pdf

http://vizedhtmlcontent.next.ecollege.com/pub/content/f4cb7dce-12d7-4c8a-8910-17f149548dfa/Gadsden_V._Ray_A.2003._Fathers_role_in_childrens_academic_achievement_.pdf

 Other References

Banghart, P. (2008, July). Father involvement in early childhood programs. Retrieved from http://www.researchconnections.org/files/childcare/keytopics/FatherInvolvement.pdf
CSEFEL (http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/)
Dan Huber. (2007, March 29). Challenging Behavior in Young Children[Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eCfnrGu5xo
Gadsden, V. & Ray, A. (2003, November). Father's role in children's academic achievement and early literacy. Retrieved from http://www.ericdigests.org/2004-3/role.html
Gonzalez-Mena, J., & Gonzalez-Mena, J. (2010). 50 strategies for communicating and working with diverse families. Boston: Pearson.
Hearron, P. F., & Hildebrand, V. (2013). Guiding young children. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Kaiser, B. & Rasminksy, S. J. (2012). Challenging behavior in young children (3rd ed.) Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc
National Fatherhood Initiative (http://www.fatherhood.org/)
Nelson, J. (2014). Eighteen ways to avoid a power struggle. Retrieved from http://www.positivediscipline.com/articles/power.html
Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention (http://challengingbehavior.fmhi.usf.edu/)