Reference no: EM133796798 , Length: 5 pages

Assignment:

Students will conduct an interview with a parent of a child. The student will use the Bio-ecological model to explore the different relationships and experiences of a family. They will interview the parent on their relationship(s) with their parents and cultural background. They will proceed to interview the parent on their relationships and interactions with their child(ren), spouse, and household members. The student will explore with the parent their relationships with other individuals in the community, including their child's early childhood education teacher, community or spiritual leader, work colleagues etc. The student will interview the parent on their experiences in community including the subjects work, utilization of community services and resources, and any early childhood education policy which impact their family (Including but not limited to, cuts to education, transition kindergartens, inclusive and special education services, full day kindergarten, and any county measures, etc.).

Students will then write a 3 to 5 page paper. Points will not be deducted if students write a longer paper. The introduction will include demographic information about the parent and family, and location of the interview. The body of the paper will include components of the interview. Students will also relate course readings and information to their description of the relationships between parents and their child (ren), spouse and other family members. They will describe parent relationships with their child's (ren) childcare providers/teachers. The student will describe how the parent's work, community, and policies impact their family life. Lastly, the student will write a conclusion summing up the interview.

Interview Question

(These questions are for those who choose to not use an informal interview approach and would like a few structured questions to support them with the interview)

1. What was your relationship with your parents?
2. What is your culture and how does it impact your family relationships, values, traditions etc.?
3. What is your relationship like with your significant other?
4. What is your relationship like with your child (ren)?
5. What is your relationship like with other individuals living in your home?
6. What is your relationship like with your child's childcare provider, teacher, school director etc.?
7. What is your relationship like with your extended family?
8. Are there any community policies that have impacted you and your family? If so, please list them and describe how the have impacted your family?
9. Anything else you would like to add?

Interview Reflection Write UP Format Title Page Abstract Introduction:

Describe interviewee background information

• Parent (father, mother, or guardian of child)
• Cultural and ethnic background
• Where was interview conducted

Body of Text:

Describe the Family interrelationships between parent-parent, parent/family culture, parent-child, parent-parent, parent-family, parent-childcare provider/teacher, parent and work, parent and community.

Respond to the following questions regarding your interview.

• Comment on the interrelationships between the parent and the following parent, child, spouse, and other family members.
• Comment on interrelationships between parent and childcare provider/teacher
• Comment on interrelationships between parent, and work and community including policies.
• Within the paper include how the parent/family interviewed socializes based on readings from the textbook

Conclusion:

Summary.

• Include your thoughts about the interrelationships of the parent/family.
• Did anything come up for you during this interview that was new for you or that surprised you?
• Closing thoughts