This book focuses on parents and teachers as adult learners, whshould be growing and learning along with the children in their care It lays out a theory of what parents and teachers need tcare for children and themselves and then it shows how the author has assisted parents and teachers tput these theories intpractice
McDermott relies on stories and listening tthe voices of parents, teachers and children tmake her case She weaves together the latest theories and research with these stories She uses narratives of actual school meetings, workshops, parent planning and discussion groups, testimonies, newsletters, and research of others in the field, tdemonstrate applications of theory and research She fills a gap by focusing on parents from all socioeconomic backgrounds
Key Features:
Focuses on parents and teachers as adult learners
Focuses on the dynamic process of parenting and teaching
Provides a theory tpractice model tsupport parents, families and teachers
Provides a tool or guide for thinking through problems and finding solutions that take intconsideration the needs of all involved
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