Submitted by Nancy Kay (not verified) on October 19, 2007 - 10:02.
In my experience the use of assignments that include parents or community members has served to make a connection. Students have told me that their parents continue to ask about a class that has required parent input. For example, I assign writing projects that require data from the parent. I have also assingned a project where they have to interview someone who lived through the Great Depression. That assignment caused a real stir in the community as students had to go outside of their immediate circle of adults, and I had students report nothing but positive experiences.
Parent Homework
Submitted by Nancy Kay (not verified) on October 19, 2007 - 10:02.
In my experience the use of assignments that include parents or community members has served to make a connection. Students have told me that their parents continue to ask about a class that has required parent input. For example, I assign writing projects that require data from the parent. I have also assingned a project where they have to interview someone who lived through the Great Depression. That assignment caused a real stir in the community as students had to go outside of their immediate circle of adults, and I had students report nothing but positive experiences.