Creating Responsive Communities for All Families   [Archived Catalog]
2018-2019 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

ECE 540 - Creating Responsive Communities for All Families

3 Unit(s)
Maximizing the potential of every young child requires effective leadership committed to building culturally responsive and inclusive early childhood educational communities for all families. This course emphasizes the importance of understanding what creates community and how it is best nurtured to be responsive to common community needs (e.g., parent education that enhances child growth and development) as well as those unique to particular communities. This course addresses the importance of developing effective communication skills and culturally responsive programs and policies that welcome and celebrate all members of the early childhood educational community. Existing programs and communication strategies will be examined, particularly with regard to the diverse needs of families.