ILTS 206 Sub-Area 4 Practice Question #03

The local fire department has offered to come to a preschool to make a presentation for families about safety in homes with young children. Which of the following pre-presentation strategies would best help ensure that the presentation will be meaningful for all attendees?

sending each family a brochure on routine home safety practices and precautionsasking families to submit confidential self-assessments of their parenting skillsscheduling a class field trip to the fire station in the same week as the presentationseeking input from families regarding safety issues that directly affect their lives

This question requires the examinee to demonstrate the ability to apply skills and strategies for establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with families and for involving families in their children’s development and learning. Special learning experiences within the classroom present a unique opportunity to help families feel included in their child’s learning. It is important for teachers to ask families for input about what they would like their children to learn from special presentations so that each event’s usefulness is maximized. This outreach to families helps develop mutual respect and increased communication between teachers and families.