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ED103: Child,
Family, and Community
Catalogue Description: 3 units
This
course examines the importance of establishing collaborative relationships with
parents, members of the family, and the community as a whole.
Emphasis is placed on the interdependence of family, culture, and
community on development and education of children.
Focus is on providing families with support, guidance, and respect as
children make the transition from home to school environments.
This course explores cultural and social diversity in terms of values and
family structures. Students will
examine ways of meeting the diverse needs of all children, including those with
special needs. Legal and ethical
responsibilities with regards to the child and the family will be examined.
Focus is on helping teachers become early childhood education professionals and
serve as advocates for children and families.
Texts
Feeny,
S, Christensen, D., & Moravcik, E. (2001). Who Am I in the Lives of
Children? An Introduction to Teaching Young Children. 6th
Edition. Merrill Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
Dodge,
D. T., Dombro, A.L. & Koralek, D.G. (1991). Caring for Infants and
Toddlers. Volume 2. 4th
Printing, 1999. Teaching Strategies, Inc. Washington, D.C.
Dodge,
D. T. Koralek, D.G. & Pizzolongo, P.J. (1996). Caring for Preschool
Children. 2nd Edition. Volume 2. 4th Printing, 2000.
Teaching Strategies, Inc. Washington, D.C.
Purposes
of the Course:
Students
will:
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Gain an understanding of the important
role families and communities play in the educational development of children.
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Demonstrate respect and understanding
of culturally and educationally diverse families and communities.
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Recognize the importance of
collaboration and communication with parents, families, and community members.
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Examine ethical responsibilities to the
child, parents, families, community, and the profession.
Course Objectives:
Students
will:
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Understand
the importance of establishing and promoting productive and collaborative
relationships with parents and families.
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Demonstrate
understanding of children with special needs and develop ways of meeting those
needs in the infant/toddler or preschool environment.
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Respect
cultural differences in young children and their families particularly when
cultures are different from that of the teacher or caregiver.
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Learn
strategies for interacting effectively with parents of infants/toddlers and
preschoolers appropriately.
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Create a
set of classroom management procedures that allow for and encourage parent
involvement with children in the learning process.
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Develop
an understanding of legal and ethical issues related to children and parents or
families.
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Develop
knowledge of significant research that that furthers understanding of the
importance of parent, family, and community in effective teaching and learning.
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Understand
the impact of family influences on early childhood education.
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Learn
techniques of observation relating to the relationships of young children to
parents and family members.
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Demonstrate
knowledge of the Child Development Association (CDA) certification expectations
for establishing professional relationships with parents, families, and
communities. (Emphasis on Modules
11-13).
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Observe
early childhood professionals as they interact with parents and family members
in order to guide personal practice.
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Explore
books, references, media, electronic, and online resources useful for improving
teaching and learning.
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Develop a
plan for personal and professional growth.
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