Course Description
This class is a study of the sociological factors impacting interpersonal relationships between the child, family, caregivers and community. Utilization of community resources, development of family education programs, and their resources, development of family education programs, and their effects on whole child development are included. Focus will be on parenting trends, observation techniques, communication, and parent involvement. Information on cultures, the diversity of lifestyles, and the role of the school and community as social agents with our changing society also will be included. This course is part of the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Early Childhood Credential. IAI: ECE 915 Child Development.
Prerequisite(s)
ECED 1513 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the developmental consequences of stress and trauma on children and their families, including protective factors and resilience. (ECECAS 8F - Partially Introduced)
- Serve as an advocate on behalf of young children and their families, improve quality of programs and services for young children, and enhance professional status and working conditions for early childhood educators. (ECECAS 17I - Partially Introduced)
- Understand cultural and linguistic diversity and the significance of familial, socio-cultural, and political contexts for development and learning. ( ECECAS 9B - Introduced)
- Recognize that children are best understood within the contexts of family, culture, and society. (ECECAS 9C - Introduced)
- Understand the function of the home language in the development of young children and the interrelationships among culture, language, and thought. (ECECAS 9D - Partially Introduced)
- Respect and affirm culturally and linguistically diverse children from birth though grade three and their families. (ECECAS 9F - Partially Introduced)
- Demonstrate sensitivity to difference in family structures and social and cultural backgrounds. (ECECAS 9H-Partially Introduced)
- Understand the interrelationships among culture, language and thought and the function of the home language in the development of young children. ( ECECAS 13C - Partially Introduced)
- Understand the benefits, barriers and techniques involved in school/family relationships. (ECECAS 15B - Introduced)
- Understand the collaborative process and skills that are necessary to carry out the process of collaborative relationships. (ECECAS 15C - Partially Introduced)
Topical Outline
1. Diversity
2. The connection between educators & family
3. Parent interviews
4. Parent interaction
5. Community resources
6. Parent teacher conferences
7. Advocacy
2. The connection between educators & family
3. Parent interviews
4. Parent interaction
5. Community resources
6. Parent teacher conferences
7. Advocacy