EDU291 — School Comm with Families
Course allows students to develop an understanding of the importance and complex characteristics of families and communication. Course will enable students to creat respectful, reciprocal relationships with families that support and empower families and involve all families in their children's development and learning. Course will present foundation and skill in the area of comprehending family dynamics, family structure and communications with-in diverse families. The course will focus upon dynamics that lead to conflicts between schools and families and how to implement effective means to resolve these conflicts via understanding communication patterns, cultural values and appropriate communication. The course is designed for individuals that work with families in a variety of situations, including early learning centers, schools, social services institutions and criminal justice environments.