Chapter 5: Benefits of
Teacher-Family Partnerships
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Benefits for Children
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Security and decreased anxiety in
school environment
Sense of self-worth when they perceive
that others value and respect their
parents
Knowledgeable and consistent
responses from all adults in their lives
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Benefits for Parents
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Feelings of support for parenting
Knowledge and skills to support
parenting
Enhanced parental self-esteem when
invited to participate and make a
contribution to their child’s school life
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Benefits for Teachers
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Increased knowledge about individual
children, their backgrounds, and their
needs
Positive feedback increases teacher
confidence and social skills, and
supports their efforts
Parent resources for enriched learning
experiences in and out of the classroom
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