EDUC X85.B - The Role of Home, School and Community in Early Childhood Education

Course Description

Interrelationships of the home, school, community and their effects on the learning of young children. Emphasis is on cooperation and communication, problem solving and self-discipline. Skills necessary to succeed in an era of technology and change are discussed utilizing partnerships with teachers and parents. Examination of the sociological relationships between family, school and culture; institutional, racial, social, and economic factors affecting the family and the child.  Strategies for supporting families by sharing community resources, and examining current social policies that are impacting the home and community-based practices are discussed in-depth. Field work is required outside of class time to provide students with opportunities to learn and practice competencies related to the care and education of young children.

Learner Outcomes

• Develop an understanding of how to establish positive home relationships with young children and positive relationships with children’s families.
• Identify and describe biological and environmental factors (including gender roles and home culture) that influence young children’s development.
• Recognize the effects of factors outside the setting on children’s social-emotional well-being and are able to adjust the environment as well as classroom practice to help children and, as needed, to collaborate with families and service providers
• Demonstrate knowledge of what it is to communicate and collaborate in partnership with families in a culturally appropriate and responsive manner to support young children’s development and learning.
• Explain how an effective home-school-family connection supports children’s development and learning.
• Develop specific plans for engaging and partnering with families in supporting children’s growth and development.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Early Childhood Education Teacher : Required