EDU 230 - Family, School & Community

Min Credits: 3

This course explores educational considerations for teachers including the policies, theories, practices, skills, and knowledge of home, school, and community partnerships. Candidates will examine: the multiple influences on the whole child; accessibility of community services and supports; ethical, practical, and culturally competent decisions to foster family engagement; knowledge and skills needed to address family structure, socio-cultural and linguistic backgrounds, identities and customs, and advocacy for children and families. Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) approved effective spring 2013 (OED006 - Families, Communities, Schools).

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): EDU 100