‘Ordinary’ and ‘diverse’ families. A case study of family discourses by Finnish early childhood education and care administrators
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DOI: 10.1080/13229400.2021.1939100
Abstract: The increased family diversity is a major global trend. Although family configurations are also diverse in contemporary Finland, it has been argued that Finnish family policies and institutional un... read more here.
Keywords: families case; diverse families; family; ordinary diverse ... See more keywords
(Re)conceptualizing family-school partnerships with and for culturally and linguistically diverse families
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DOI: 10.1080/13613324.2019.1599339
Abstract: ABSTRACT Family-school partnerships between special education personnel and culturally and linguistically diverse families can be fraught with disrespect and cross-cultural and linguistic barriers. As a ‘wicked problem,’ the negative interactions culturally and linguistically diverse families… read more here.
Keywords: family school; culturally linguistically; school partnerships; linguistically diverse ... See more keywords
Paraeducators’ Perceptions and Experiences Working With Diverse Families
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DOI: 10.1177/8756870517741890
Abstract: This investigation explored the interactions between paraeducators and the culturally and linguistically diverse families of their students with disabilities. Paraeducators (n = 117) attending a statewide professional development event responded to a questionnaire designed to… read more here.
Keywords: perceptions experiences; diverse families; working diverse; paraeducators perceptions ... See more keywords