Understanding Family Systems
Create an 8- to 10-slide presentation, with detailed speaker notes (minimum of 50 words per slide), that addresses each of the topics below in the context of teachers working with families of students with disabilities. Summarize how the information you can glean from each topic can help inform your teaching strategy.
- Family characteristics
- Whole family
- Individual members
- Cultural and socioeconomic influences
- Family systems theory
- Family functions and the impact of disability on the following:
- Family members
- Parents
- Siblings
- Extended family
- Family functions
- Economics
- Social needs
- Family life cycle stages
Original work and please cite and list any resources using APA format
Answer preview
- Understanding family characteristics is important in involving them in the Individual Education Program (IEP) team
- This team determines the student with disability education path
- Family characteristics is important deciding the best program for the child
- It is also important in creating meaningful relationships with the family members
- Teachers are also able to identify the family’s strength and unique background
- Teachers are also able to respond to the family’s decisions about the child’s education
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