Class Details

CD 12
Child, Family and Community Interrelationships

Course Description

An introduction to the study of the developing person in a societal context including the interrelationship of family, schools and community. Emphasis on how ecology and socialization impact development, as well as historical and socio-cultural factors. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families. (Applicable standards to this course: National Association for the Education Young Children Standards; Standard 2 Building Family and Community Relationship, Standard 4 Using developmentally effective approaches, and Standard 5 6 Becoming a Professional; National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Early Childhood Generalist Standard 2 Equity, Fairness and Diversity, Standard 7 Family, Community Partnerships and Standard 9 Reflective Practice; Council for Exceptional Children/ Division for Early Childhood Standard 9 Professional and Ethical Practice and Standard 10 Collaboration; California Early Childhood Competencies: Culture, Diversity & Equity, Family & Community Engagement, Professionalism.)

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-06-30 to 2025-08-08.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Program Status

Program Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading