Course Catalog Information (24-25)
CD 12
Child, Family and Community Interrelationships
Course Description
An introduction to the study of the developing person in a societal context including the interrelationship of family, schools and community. Emphasis on how ecology and socialization impact development, as well as historical and socio-cultural factors. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families. (Applicable standards to this course: National Association for the Education Young Children Standards; Standard 2 Building Family and Community Relationship, Standard 4 Using developmentally effective approaches, and Standard 5 6 Becoming a Professional; National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Early Childhood Generalist Standard 2 Equity, Fairness and Diversity, Standard 7 Family, Community Partnerships and Standard 9 Reflective Practice; Council for Exceptional Children/ Division for Early Childhood Standard 9 Professional and Ethical Practice and Standard 10 Collaboration; California Early Childhood Competencies: Culture, Diversity & Equity, Family & Community Engagement, Professionalism.)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Analyze theories of socialization that address the interrelationship of child, family, and community.
- Describe and assess the impact of educational, political and socioeconomic factors on children and families as well as social issues, changes and transitions that affect children, families, schools,and communities.
- Identify,describe and evaluate effective strategies that empower families and encourage family involvement in children's development including community support services and agencies available to families and children.
- Analyze one's own values, goals and sense of self as related to family history and life experiences, assessing how this impacts relationships with children and families.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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