Las Positas College 3000 Campus Hill Drive Livermore CA 94551 7650 925 424 1000 925 443 0724 fax Course Outline for Early Childhood Development 62 CHILD FAMILY AND COMMUNITY I CATALOG DESCRIPTION ECD 62 CHILD FAMILY AND COMMUNITY 3 units Patterns of family living in contemporary society including the varying roles and interactions of family members demographic socio cultural racial economic and developmental factors affecting family life and their implications relationship of the family to early care and education and to community resources 3 hours lecture II NUMBER OF TIMES COURSE MAY BE TAKEN FOR CREDIT One III PREREQUISITE AND OR ADVISORY SKILLS None IV MEASURABLE OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course the student should be able to A examine how services provided to families and children with varying needs are determined by political financial religious and other powerful influences B identify and compare services offered by contemporary communities local state and federal that serve families C identify and describe various parenting styles and family interactions and their effects on children with differing needs D identify the impact of culture linguistic and ethnic diversity on all families and children E identify effects of group care on children with typical and atypical needs F identify steps of reporting child abuse G demonstrate an understanding of diversity H explain components of effective communication between families and early care and education providers including issues related to individual needs and I demonstrate understanding of the NAEYC Code of Ethics V CONTENT A Brief 1 2 3 B history of the development of family child rearing practices in this country Different roles of children from colonial times to the present Influences of church and state on family responsibilities The evolution of the preschool childcare programs as an extension of home and family 4 Role of government business and society towards children with typical and atypical needs Present day challenges with regard to children and families 1 Traditional and non traditional families 2 Generational issues 3 Health and disability 4 Resources for families with specialized needs 5 Socio economic status cultural and religious influences Course Outline for Early Childhood Development 62 CHILD FAMILY AND COMMUNITY C D E F G H Page 2 Family dynamics 1 Impact of children on the family 2 Family values and parenting styles 3 Cultural considerations in family life 4 Exploring stereotypes 5 Understanding the diversity of families Children in group care 1 Child rearing patterns 2 Discipline philosophies and styles 3 Subsidized and inclusive programs 4 Effects of early care and education on children Child Abuse awareness and reporting 1 Identification 2 Mandated reporting 3 Linking families with resources Diversity 1 Issues of bias stereotypes discrimination and exclusion 2 Awareness and respect for individual differences including children with exceptional needs 3 Communicating with diverse populations Relationship between home and group care setting 1 Communication style 2 Establishing family provider communication 3 Cultural continuity 4 Conflict management Professional Caregiver 1 Changing roles of early care and education 2 Importance of relationships 3 Involving families in decision making assessment and caregiver strategies 4 Ethical responsibilities of professionals to all children and families VI METHODS OF INSTRUCTION A Lecture and discussion A Films tapes and resource speakers B Individual student reports C Collaborative projects VII TYPICAL ASSIGNMENTS A Reading 1 Select and read two children s books that illustrate diverse cultures or children who are facing difficult family situations such as divorce prison stay substance abuse or a disability Read and present book to class and provide bibliographical information 2 Read assigned article in Annual Edition regarding a controversial issue Students will be assigned a position to advocate for the child or family Debate opposing views in class B Writing and Problem Solving 1 Students will submit a written paper recounting an interview with a person from a different culture 2 Write a paper outlining personal life with special attention to personal family s cultural background family s values or family s dynamics Describe how this has influenced or affected personal life as a child student and adult C Project 1 Collaborate with group to create two days of curricula for a children s center The curricula will focus on assigned culture county Age of children is a group decision Present curricula to class and provide prepared handouts for class members Course Outline for Early Childhood Development 62 CHILD FAMILY AND COMMUNITY 2 VIII Page 3 Research an assigned community agency This can be via the Internet or in person Present a five minute oral presentation and written paper EVALUATION A Methods 1 Class participation 2 Quizzes and exams 3 Individual or group presentations 4 Individual agency presentation B Frequency 1 Weekly assignments 2 One mid term and one final exam 3 One group and or one individual presentation IX TYPICAL TEXTS A Gonzalez Mena J The Child in the Family and the Community 4th Edition New Jersey Merrill Prentice Hall 2006 B Berger Eugenia Hepworth Parents as Partners in Education Families and Schools Working Together 6th Edition New Jersey Merrill Prentice Hall 2004 X OTHER MATERIALS REQUIRED OF STUDENTS None Creation Date 1993 Revision Date 10 10 07 Date Approved by Curriculum Committee 11 28 07 Effective Date Fall 2008