EDUC& 150 - Child, Family and Community

3 Credits

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.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Evening, Online, Weekend
Designed to Serve Professional-technical students in early childhood certificate and degree programs as well as current teachers and providers in the field.
Active Date 20210403T10:08:10

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 36
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
ProfTech Related Instruction

Human Relations

PLA Eligible Yes

Course Outline

Exploration of diverse families and local demographics
Family, school, and community as agents of learning and socialization and benefits of continuity and partnerships
Engagement strategies and tools
- communication in cultural contexts
- culturally responsive collaboration and partnership strategies
- problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution
Community programs and resources
- Connecting families to programs and resources
- Professional code of ethics including family confidentiality

Student Learning Outcomes
Evaluate and describe the cultural influences, social issues, changes and transitions that affect children, families, schools and communities.
Washington State Core Competentcies - IV Family and Community Partnerships 3a

Examine the concept of family, school, peers, media and community as socialization agents.
WSCC - IV Family and Community Partnerships 3a

Analyze strategies that empower families to establish and maintain collaborative relationships to support the growth and development of children.
WSCC - IV Family and Community Partnerships 3c, 3h, 3i

Identify how one’s own family history and life experiences may impact relationships with children and families.
WSCC - IV Family and Community Partnerships 3a

Identify community services and agencies that support the needs of children and families and establish resource and referral systems for parents and educators.
WSCC - IV Family and Community Partnerships 3e, 3f, 3g