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.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 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
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.