Family Studies: Parent Involvement

General

Prefix

CFS

Course Number

422

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Description

Diverse families and their development including families with children with disabilities. Current issues impacting families. Communication strategies and parent partnerships. Needs of families and resources. Strategies for family involvement.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Examine families and communities as dynamic, complex social systems.

Outcome

Analyze parenthood and family life as developmental processes.

Outcome

Analyze family and community diversity and the issues related to family structure, social class, and culture.

Outcome

Examine the impact of social, cultural, and historical context upon family life and dynamics.

Outcome

Identify the importance and rationale for developing teacher-parent partnerships.

Outcome

Determine the diverse needs of families in different cultures and communities and resources for meeting needs.

Outcome

Apply various models and strategies for involving parents in early education programs.

Dependencies

Programs

CFS422 is a completion requirement for: