Explore definitions of family.

Exploration should include 

• family types (e.g., nuclear, single-parent, blended, extended) 
• textbook or dictionary definition 
• personal reflections on the definition. 

Process/Skill Questions: 

Thinking 

• Why are families important? 
• What do you contribute to your family dynamic?

Communication 

• How does your definition of family compare with your classmates’ definitions? 
• How does your definition of family compare with the textbook definitions?

Leadership 

• Why is it crucial to consider the perspectives of others when defining family? 
• How does discussing the concept of family contribute to the goal of becoming an effective teacher?

Management 

• How might background knowledge be important when defining family? 
• How can one’s definition of family affect their teaching? 
• What is the difference between authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles? What effects can each have on children?