ECE 258 - Family Education and Support

WR 115  or WR 114ES  - Expository Writing in Spanish, or designated placement,

WR 115Q  as required, and

ECE 125  or ED 225  

Course Description: Students will develop skills to provide effective family outreach and education to individuals or groups, in a center-based environment or in the family home. This course examines several principles of effective support including the parent-child relationship and attachment, supporting child development knowledge, responding to individual family culture, and incorporating a trauma-informed care approach. 

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Explain how secure attachment supports both caregivers and children in building family resilience.
• CLO#2: Design activities and tools to support families in nourishing their child’s development through an approach that builds on family strength.
• CLO#3: Identify trauma-informed care and adult learning principles that contribute to positive individual and group interactions. (ILO: Communication)
• CLO#4: Evaluate family strengths and needs within the context of the individual family culture.
• CLO#5: Describe the importance of self-care and reflective supervision in maintaining one’s effectiveness as a child and family practitioner.