ECE 136A - Early Childhood Education: A Professional Overview (Part A) Promoting Family Engagement

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): RD 90 and WR 90 or WR 91 (WR 91 substitutes for both RD 90 and WR 90), or designated placement.

Course Description: Examines the importance of promoting family involvement in early childhood programs in order to promote children’s positive development. This course includes the CDA subject area of Families.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe how to demonstrate respect for each child and their family, including culture, language, family skills, needs, and interests. (ILO: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Global Consciousness)
CLO#2: Identify strategies to build partnerships with families and communicate frequently and effectively.
CLO#3: Describe a variety of ways for families to participate in an early childhood program.