Title: Explore definitions of family.
Course: Introduction to Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow (19199-18) > Section: Developing Self-Awareness

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?