ECED 2309 - Vancouver Community College

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

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What you will learn

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

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.