Education week 3 assignment

Perfecting Partnerships

Joyce L. Epstein is an integral figure within the research of school partnerships and parental involvement. Epstein (1995) identified that school, family, and community are important “spheres of influence” on children’s development and that their education is enhanced when these spheres collaborate and work toward common goals. For this assignment, you are going to create a presentation summarizing Epstein’s six types of parental involvement that you can share with educators who are hoping to increase parent involvement.

 To prepare for this assignment,

• Please refer to the Week 3 Guidance for further tips and examples that will support your success with this assignment.
• Review the ECD345 Week 3 Sample Download ECD345 Week 3 Sampleand ECD345 Week 3 Template Download ECD345 Week 3 Templatefor assistance.
• Read Chapter 6: Approaches to Family-Program Collaboration in Collaboration With Families and Communities.
• Read Epstein’s Framework of Six Types of InvolvementLinks to an external site..

In your nine- to 10-slide presentation (not including the title and reference slides), include the following:

• Describe the spheres of influence and the value of partnerships.
• Describe, in one slide each, the six types of parent involvement. Within each slide:
  • Summarize the type of parent involvement.
  • Describe at least two strategies for using the type of involvement in your current or future work.
  • Identify two roadblocks that may prevent this type of involvement, and two suggestions for overcoming the roadblocks.
• Describe how Epstein’s work is culturally responsive and allows for diverse models of inclusion for all learners.
• Summarize how this model benefits children, schools, and parents/communities.

The Perfecting Partnerships Presentation

• Must be nine to 10 slides (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing CenterLinks to an external site.. For additional guidance and tips for building a presentation, see these tips for PresentationsLinks to an external site..
• Must include a separate title slide with the following:
  • Title of Presentation
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must use at least three scholarly resources in addition to the course text.
  • The BA ECDDI Research GuideLinks to an external site. is a resource that has been developed to assist you in completing the library research required for this assignment. Click on the button titled ECD345 from the homepage of the research guide to gain access to additional resources that can support you with the development of your assignment.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Center. Please refer to the Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide for further assistance.
• Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center. Please refer to the Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource for further assistance.