Child, Family, and Community

Course Code: ECES-140

Department: Early Childhood Education

Credit Hours: 3.00

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This course focuses on the diverse needs of the child within the context of family, school and community. The course will examine the interplay of diverse cultures, lifestyles, abilities, language and communication with the role of the early childhood environment and other community institutions. Students will gain an understanding of their professional role in supporting evidence-based practices that strengthen respectful, collaborative family/child partnerships through effective use of community and family resources. This course includes field experiences and field observations of young children in early childhood settings.