FCS 3102 - Developing Inclusive Partnerships in Early Care Settings (3)

When Offered: Fall
This course takes a family development approach to parent, child and professional interactions with a specific focus on communication patterns and family structure. In this course, we will explore principles for building partnerships with diverse families, communities, and professionals. Students will study theory and evaluate strategies to promote positive engagement with parents and professionals. The course offers in depth analysis of how a variety of factors, including but not limited to culture and economic status, impact family interaction with professionals in early education settings. Further, emphasis will be directed toward normative and catastrophic family issues.