CHS 236 - Home, School and Community

3 Credits

This course emphasizes the primary role of families and home-school-community partnerships to ensure children's optimal development. Students will acquire knowledge of theory-based approaches to family and community involvement in early childhood education. Course experiences include learning practical strategies for incorporating family strengths and diversity in the curriculum and classroom environment, building caring communities, developing cultural competence, and advocating for children and families. Students are required to complete formal and/or informal field experiences.
Prerequisites: CHS 111.