EDUC 8270 - Collaborating with and Involving Parents in Early Childhood Settings

3 cr.

This advanced specialized course examines the importance of family interaction with the Early Childhood Educator and the imperatives that require family involvement at this level. Candidates examine the various theoretical and research basis for involving families, along with effective family-professional partnership models. They use this knowledge to design and implement strategies for involving families in their settings. Awareness, understanding and appreciation of various family needs, circumstances, and cultural experiences are promoted. Credit cannot be given for both EDUC 8270 and EDUC 8250. This course is part of the professional licensure track, early childhood.