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Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDUC& 150 Child, Family and Community

3 credits
In this course students integrate the family and community contexts in which a child develops. Students also 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.

Prerequisites: ABED 46  (or equivalent placement score for ENGL 93  or higher) and ABED 40  (or equivalent placement score for MATH 87  or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Evaluate and describe the cultural influences, social issues, changes and transitions that affect children, families, schools and communities.
  • Examine the concept of family, school, peers, media and community as socialization agents.
  • Analyze strategies that empower families to establish and maintain collaborative relationships to support the growth and development of children.
  • Identify how one’s own family history and life experiences may impact relationships with children and families.
  • Identify community services and agencies that support the needs of children and families and establish resource and referral systems for parents and educators.

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:

  • be prepared to communicate in verbal and written format with the parents

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30