ECED 2070 - Family and Community Relationships

4.5 Credits

This course focuses on the development of skills, techniques, attitudes and cultural sensitivities needed to form successful collaborations with diverse families and communities. This course requires field experience contact hours within early childhood education settings.

Note: Students are required to complete the Child Care Fingerprint Criminal History Check and the Child/Abuse and Neglect Registry Check through the appropriate Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to complete required field experiences.

Prerequisites: ECED 1110 and ECED 1150

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives
1.   Identify the various types of families and describe how to best meet their needs.
2.   Identify what makes a strong family and determine how early childhood educators can build upon the strengths of each family unit.
3.   Determine the role of the early childhood educator as a partner in assisting families facing challenges in today’s world.
4.   Identify communication skills that promote effective working relationships with families.
5.   Identify appropriate community resources for families and possible referrals.
6.   Identify the value of service to the community.
7.   Reflect on the connections between personal experiences, practice, and theory related to family and community relationships.
8.   Develop an awareness and appreciation of the individual likenesses and differences among children, families, and colleagues.

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