#PARENTING ACROSS DIVERSE CONTEXTS HOW TO#
In the child rearing sections examples for how to use the guidance techniques could be used in a class or workshop. Each topic had part with a separate section that presented an overview of the topic i.e., Influences on Parenting, Parenting Tasks, Parenting Theories, Parenting Styles, Child Rearing in a Variety of Contexts, and Developmental Milestones with a Review of child growth and development (prenatal through young adulthood). The text topics were overviewed in the introduction of the text with specific key terms being defined. More resource links were provided for the reader interested in more detailed information about the topics being discussed. Video links to further explain the topic content were included as examples. Though some topic introductions were in the section texts it would be helpful for all the sections to identify for the reader the overview of the topic and how the topic contents are addressed. The text was divided into specific parts with topics that could be used for a parenting course or workshop but also for other early childhood education courses i.e., child behavior guidance or courses with a limited child growth and development text. Key Takeaways were included for sections to highlight the most important topic facts. The video links gave the reader the opportunity to learn more about the topic or the parenting techniques being discussed. Links were provided for additional information or resources throughout the topic sections. The text material was presented in a similar manner in sections labeled under a topic heading. The text was consistent in terms of terminology and framework. Additional resources were also posted for the reader interested in a more extensive review of the literature. Key terms were defined in the beginning of the text to clarify for the reader. An introduction to the topic was not always present and would be helpful for the reader to know more about the topic prior to reading about the contents being presented. Topics were presented in a concise manner under separate headings. The text is written in a way that both teachers, students training to be teachers or parents would find informative in terms of content as well as being easy to read.
The diversity and cultural parenting topics could be expanded to give the different kinds of child rearing aspects for parents from different cultural or diversity perspectives. More information could be included later as more research is developed. This section could be expanded as more research has been done in this area. Students in training as well as parents would find the review of child growth and development helpful. The addition of the historical perspectives would be an interesting discussion for teachers and parents. The text introduced the relevant components of parenting as well as roles, the tasks and child rearing behavior strategies. The topic of parenting and family diversity issues is very relevant to families, teachers as well as students training to work with children and families. The Key Takeaways also was an effective way to give a closure to the discussion as well as verify the most important components for the reader. The links to further readings provided an opportunity for the reader to continue exploring the topics of interest. Definitions of key terms are defined in the text narrative. More information about parenting in different cultures would be an addition to help families or teachers who may be using the text for family training workshops.
#PARENTING ACROSS DIVERSE CONTEXTS FREE#
The topics contents presented were accurate, error free and unbiased. Instead of a glossary, the author integrated the key terms into the narrative of the course text. The text includes a Table of Contents but not an Index. The photos of the children and families showed diversity but the information about diversity and parenting was limited in the text narrative. Other topics discussed separately include parenting theories from the 1600” s to the 1980” s, family's theories, parenting styles, child rearing strategies, child rearing in a variety of contexts and a review of child growth and development from prenatal to young adulthood. The text begins with a comprehensive review of the literature of the key concepts on the influences on parenting, parenting tasks and the role of families and the community. Reviewed by Martha Cipullo, Adjunct Professor, Bunker Hill Community College on 4/5/23 Journalism, Media Studies & Communications +.
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