EDUC 1240 Family and Community Relations

Description

Family and Community Relations will guide students in learning how to develop positive relationships with families of varied racial, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Student will examine the importance of the family/early childhood staff relationship and study methods of effectively communicating. Community organizations and networks which support families will be studied.

Credits

3

Topics to be Covered

1. Family demographics

2. Parent involvement

3. Partnership barriers and benefits

4. Techniques for developing partnerships

5. Diverse backgrounds

6. Community resources

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate understanding of critical role of relationship building.

2. Explain benefits of establishing partnerships.

3. Understand barriers to forming partnerships.

4. Practice methods to overcome partnership barriers.

5. Describe impact of adversity on families.

6. Compile resource file of community assistance organizations.

7. Analyze and practice techniques to build relationships with families.

8. Analyze personal communication style.

9. Improve written and verbal communication skills.

10. Critically examine issues of family diversity.

Credit Details

Lecture: 3

Lab: 0

OJT: 0