Analysis Of The Annenberg Video Connecting School And Home

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The Annenberg video workshop that I chose to watch this week was "Connecting School and Home." In this video, Dr. Paratore described some of the ideas that should cause us to rethink student’s success in literacy at home and at school. Paratore, emphasized that students cultural backgrounds do not predict a parents ability in helping to shape a student's reading or writing ability.

What I learned from this video is that it is crucial for parents to help their children and be involved in learning activities at home. Parents need to be a source of support and encouragement for their child in guiding them through their homework assignments. I credit a lot of my success to discipline and encouragement from my parents who worked with me outside

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