EDEC 210 Meeting The Needs of Families

Introduction of benefits, barriers, foundations, and techniques for encouraging parent-teacher partnerships. Students also explore family structures and dynamics, both functional and dysfunctional. Focus on developing and demonstrating skills that encourage parent-teacher partnerships including sharing information informally, making home visits, participating in parent/teacher conferences, and developing and implementing parent information and workshops.

Credits

3

Corequisite

EDEC 211

Distribution

Education

Offered

Fall/even-numbered years