Ecology of Family (ECED 2309)
This course explores the attitudes, knowledge and skills for building positive relationships with families; planning for meaningful parent involvement and ensuring effective and appropriate links with community resources. The themes of family-centered care, culturally sensitive care, inclusive practice and honouring diversity are highlighted.
Course code: ECED 2309
Credits: 2.0
Length: 40.0 hours
Course outline:
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- 1. Ecology of family and how it is related to a systems approach of childcare
- 2. Family diversity and social constructions and their effect on the family system.
- 3. The range of families found in BC today and needs of each type of family
- 4. Concepts and practices of family-centered care, culturally sensitive care, and inclusive environments
- 5. Research strategies to facilitate collaborative working relationships with families, and between staff and families.
- 6. The importance of consistency and continuity in collaborating with families to ensure that children are supported during their early years.
- 7. The role of the ECE in involving all parents in the childcare center
- 8. The potential for conflict and misunderstanding in the communication process
- 9. Tools that child care programs can use to effectively communicate with parents
- 10. A variety of community services relevant to and supportive of families, children and the child care community
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.