FSHD 2180 - Partnering With Parents

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

Required of students pursuing the associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, but valuable to all educators. Prepares educators to competently structure the vital collaboration between educational agencies and the home by highlighting the fact that school and the home are intertwined in the support of healthy childhood development. Focuses on the development of attitudes, knowledge and skills that educators bring to strengthen school and home relationships. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and discuss the importance of creating strong, working partnerships between schools and families. 2. Analyze the role of teachers, parents, and institutions in developing productive partnerships. 3. Demonstrate strategies that should be used when working with families of different cultures. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of the stages of child development and communicate those stages with parents. 5. Demonstrate methods to effectively communicate with parents and families. 6. Explain effective and meaningful ways to involve parents in their child's education. 7. Demonstrate knowledge about community resources that are available to support parents and families. Prerequisites: FSHD 1500 (can be concurrently enrolled); or FSHD 2500 (can be concurrently enrolled); or PSY 1100 (can be concurrently enrolled); AND FSHD 2610 (can be concurrently enrolled). SP

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2018 - 08/14/2020 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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