Strengthening Family Engagement: Challenges & Strategies by Sheena Tan https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za en-us 2025-04-01 07:48:52 UTC 2025-04-24 13:02:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4ac.png evp1tenterampeak https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3390649564 Sheena

  • Parents are busy, we do not really see them and via phone calls, I feel that it is difficult to connect with them.

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  • Empathy vs Sympathy

    are we truly listening or are we just rushing to fix a problem?

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]]> 2025-04-07 05:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398258500 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398258501 Parents feel that child is totally normal.

]]> 2025-04-07 05:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398258501 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398258751 Parents are in denial, when we share them about our observations in the classroom, parents are not willing to step out to help their child, not even want to bring them for assessment

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]]> 2025-04-07 05:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398258806 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398258828 Miscommunication, Parents are not supportive or not open-minded

]]> 2025-04-07 05:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398258828 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398259002 Parents’ denial

Parents do not believe teacher’s report on children’s challenging behaviours

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]]> 2025-04-07 05:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398260088 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398260112 Awareness of inclusion and denial

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]]> 2025-04-07 05:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398260121 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398260265 persuading parents to do the same strategies used in classroom to also apply at home.

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Some parents are not actively involved. Reluctant to be open to feedback.

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]]> 2025-04-07 05:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398262084 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398262368 Most of the time, it difficult to establish consistent home-school communication and support the child’s learning holistically.

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]]> 2025-04-07 06:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398315834 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398331569 Epstein's model parental involvement

We can use the model in our communications with all parents to strengthen our relationship with them.


It can also benefit them in extending their learning from school to home and helping parents also to understand what we have been learning in school.

]]> 2025-04-07 06:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398331569 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398332755 The 1 thing that i learnt is not to label the child but see how to support inclusion.

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]]> 2025-04-07 06:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398333152 ikasuyanto https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398333193 Communication is important to let parents know that we are with them, we are trying to support them.

-Mustika Sari-

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Have a better understanding of the stages of grief and keep in mind how parents will feel when hearing feedback from teachers.

]]> 2025-04-07 06:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398333544 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398333753 1 key takeaway is one of the six types of model parent and it is communication. It is where we establish strong two-way communication to ensure parental engagement.

]]> 2025-04-07 06:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398333753 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398333894 I learnt to identify the Epstein stage of parent involvement and apply it to assesss what method to use to communicate with parents effectively

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Kimberly


  • Apply Epstein's model of parent involvement before approaching parents

  • To approach parents with empathy and understand from the parent's point of view in order to build rapport with them to support their child

  • Find ways to approach the community (EIPIC) that the children go for and work together to find strategies to help the child

]]> 2025-04-07 06:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398334826 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398335213 My key take away is to empower parents with knowledge and strategies.

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Epstein model of parents involvement

]]> 2025-04-07 06:23:14 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398335275 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398335618 To apply empathy when addressing parent's needs and concerns and to use Epstein model of parent involvement framework as a guide before approaching parents.

]]> 2025-04-07 06:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398335618 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398336019 The Epstein's model of parental involvement is a key takeaway. And also communication is key of communication and builds strong relationship with parents.


]]> 2025-04-07 06:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398336019 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398336105 Epstein's model of communication. Communicating with parents is the foundation for building trust.

]]> 2025-04-07 06:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398336105 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398337062 The Epstein's model gives a clearer picture of how we can better approach and support both child and parents.

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]]> 2025-04-07 06:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398338136 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398339574 Active communication with parents for updates about child, find out if there are any challenges at home, share strategies that have been implemented in the classroom and encourage them to try them out at home.

]]> 2025-04-07 06:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398339574 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398339576 We can communicate with parents and learn more about their child (e.g. what they do at home and did they take additional courses)

]]> 2025-04-07 06:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398339576 https://padlet.com/evp1tenterampeak/8u4e0d4aqysl65za/wish/3398340025 My takeaway is the different ways to approach parents when sharing our observations of the child's behaviour in the class

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  • Epstein's model of Parent Involvement (What is it and how can we apply it in our daily interactions with parents)

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