After Taking a Course in College on Building Home-School-Community Relationships

question 27

Essay

After taking a course in college on building home-school-community relationships and reading numerous research articles on the benefits of family engagement in children's education,Mr.Larkins,a first-year teacher at Jefferson Middle School,wants to develop genuine family partnerships with his students' families.He knows the process will require a lot of time and effort on his part,but he believes it will be worth it.What benefits does Mr.Larkins hope to see for himself,his students,and their families as a result of his family engagement efforts?

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Definitions:

Self-motivation

The ability to drive oneself to take initiative and action towards achieving goals without external encouragement.

80/20 Rule

A principle, also known as the Pareto Principle, suggesting that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes in many situations.

Schoolwork

Assignments, projects, or studies undertaken by students as part of their educational curriculum.

Commitments

Obligations or engagements that an individual has promised to fulfill or undertake.