ECCE 2309: Ecology of Family
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Early Childhood Education
School
Continuing Studies
Description
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.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the ecology of family and how it is related to a systems approach of childcare
- Describe the range of family diversity and social constructions and their effect on family systems.
- Define the concepts and practices of family-centered care, culturally sensitive care, and inclusive environments.
- Implement strategies to facilitate collaborative working relationships with families, and between staff and families.
- Identify and access a variety of community services relevant to and supportive of families, children and the childcare community.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Total Hours: 40
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, guest speakers, field trips, group work, discussions, debates, SECD Resources
(Science of Early Child Development teaching resources for post secondary training institutions).
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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35
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Group Presentation on Family Diversity
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Assignments
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30
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Parent Handbook Topics
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Assignments
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10
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Agency Research
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Assignments
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25
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Philosophy and Policy Statement
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Course topics
- 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
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.