Integrate the family and community contexts in which a child develops. Explore cultures and demographics of families in society, community resources, strategies for involving families in the education of their child, and tools for effective communication. Course may include fieldwork (Formerly EDUC 150)
Quarters Offered
Fall
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
Outcomes are aligned with the Washington State Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals and the National Association for the Education of Young Children standards.- Evaluate and describe the cultural influences, social issues, changes and transitions that affect children, families, schools and communities.
Core Competency: Area IV: Family and Community Partnerships-3a.
NAEYC: Standard 1: Promoting Child Development and Learning Key Element 1b. - Examine the concept of family, school, peers, media and community as socialization agents.
Core Competency: Area IV: Family and Community Partnerships-3a.
NAEYC: Standard 1: Promoting Child Development and Learning Key Element 1b. - Analyze strategies that empower familiar to establish and maintain collaborative relationships to support the growth and development of children.
Core Competencies: Area IV: Family and Community Partnerships-3c, 3h, 3i.
NAEYC: Standard 2: Building Family and Community Relationships Key Elements 2a, 2b. - Identify how one’s own family history and life experiences in order to assess how these may impact relationships with children and families.
Core Competency: Area IV: Family and Community Partnerships-3a.
NAEYC: Standard 1: Promoting Child Development and Learning Key Element 1b. - Identify and collaborate with community services and agencies that support the needs of children and families and establish resource and referral systems for parents and educators.
Core Competencies: Area IV: Family and Community Partnerships-3e, 3f, 3g.
NAEYC: Standard 3: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families Key Element 3d.
Institutional Outcomes
IO1 Communication: Students will be able to communicate clearly and effectively within a workplace context
Course Content Outline
- The Child in Context of Family and Community
- Societal Influences on Children and Families
- Attachment, Trust, and Parenting
- Supporting Families with Autonomy-Seeking Youngsters
- Sharing Views of Initiative with Families
- Working with Families of School-Age Children
- Understanding Families’ Goals, Values, and Culture
- Working with Families on Guidance Issues
- Working with Families on Addressing Feelings and Problem Solving
- Working with Families to Support Self-Esteem
- Working with Families Around Gender Issues
- Stress and Success in Family Life
- Schools and Early Care and Education Programs as Community Resources
- Other Community Resources
- Social Policy Issues
Department Guidelines
Course may include, but not limited to the following activities:
- Student presentations on various topics outlined in textbook
- Washington State Early Learning Guidelines
- Summaries of articles from professional journals, magazines, or websites
- Quizzes/assessments of student’s knowledge
- Observations in early learning environments
- Interviews of early childhood and school-age professionals
- Identify community resources to support children and families
- Participation in parent meeting (e.g. Head Start, ECEAP, school district PTO)
- Strengthening Families
- Reflections of student learning
- Review NAEYC’s, “Where we Stand on Responding to Linguistic and Cultural Diversity”
- Review DEL’s “Culturally Responsive Guidelines for Professional Development”
- Review of NAEYC Standards and Code of Ethical Conduct
- Review of Washington State Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals
- Video clips to reinforce specific skills