ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement

3 sem hrs cr

Family Dynamics & Community Involvement is a study of the role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the child ages birth through eight. Topics include the benefits of, and strategies for, developing positive reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting. Field experience is required. (Formerly ECED 2040)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT

By the end of the course, students will be able to…

• demonstrate knowledge of diverse family and community characteristics. 
• demonstrate knowledge of the benefits of reciprocal, positive relationships with families. 
• develop, analyze, and evaluate a variety of appropriate strategies that promote communication, family involvement, and participation with diverse populations and communities. 
• identify and access community resources to support families and children. 
• analyze ethical dilemmas in relation to working with families based on the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.

Learning Opportunities

• Professionalism: NAEYC’s Code of Ethics
• Parenting/Family development
• Family, community, culture, and diversity
• Parent involvement: benefits and techniques
• Parent-teacher partnerships and conflicts
• Working with families of diverse backgrounds and families of children with disabilities
• Documentation