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Families, Schools and Communities Together for Young Children

by Donna Couchenour
RM82.00 MYR Now RM30.00 MYR Save 63%
Families, Schools and Communities Together for Young Children
Families, Schools and Communities Together for Young Children

Uniting education: families, schools, community collaboration.

Considering you're looking into strengthening the ties between educational environments and familial involvement, "Families, Schools, and Communities: Together for Young Children" would be a valuable resource. It digs into contemporary family dynamics and offers practical strategies for engaging family and community in children's education. Its focus on current research and hands-on practices would be particularly beneficial for anyone playing a role in early childhood education. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or community member, the book provides insights into creating a collaborative educational approach that fosters learning beyond the classroom.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Families, Schools and Communities Together for Young Children

by Donna Couchenour
RM82.00 MYR Now RM30.00 MYR Save 63%
ISBN: 9780840031532
Authors: Donna Couchenour
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Date of Publication: 2010-03-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Personal Development
Related Topics: Education, Social Issues, Parenting
Goodreads rating: 3.6
(rated by 20 readers)

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'Families, Schools, and Communities' emphasizes the role of families and communities in children's education, and is geared to meeting national standards in teacher preparation programs.
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Uniting education: families, schools, community collaboration.

Considering you're looking into strengthening the ties between educational environments and familial involvement, "Families, Schools, and Communities: Together for Young Children" would be a valuable resource. It digs into contemporary family dynamics and offers practical strategies for engaging family and community in children's education. Its focus on current research and hands-on practices would be particularly beneficial for anyone playing a role in early childhood education. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or community member, the book provides insights into creating a collaborative educational approach that fosters learning beyond the classroom.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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Move: The Forces Uprooting Us and Shaping Humanity's Destiny

RM78.00 MYR

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RM78.00 MYR

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