ECE 344 - Families, Schools, and the Community

Institution:

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Education

Description:

This course explores approaches to building partnerships for educating children. Candidates develop problem-solving skills by exposing them to challenging situations that require them to negotiate sensitive issues. Opportunities are provided for them to work in schools and communities to develop valuable communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with families with very different backgrounds from their own. The applications of research skills to develop a better understanding of families and communities, and to use information to develop family involvement activities and to create supplemental materials for classroom use is also emphasized. Offered: Spring Term.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) and Admission into Teacher Education Program

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cheyney.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 399-2275

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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