This course focuses on the diverse needs of the young child within the context of family, school and community anchored on Urie Bronfenbrenner’s ecological framework. It examines the nature and scope of family-school-community partnerships including interdisciplinary relationships and their impact on learning and development of young children.
It includes a review of principles, strategies, initiatives and programs to engage parents, families and communities. The role of early childhood educators in planning, implementing and assessing collaborative family, school and community partnerships is given emphasis.
The course focuses on the discussion of literacy competencies and skills that should be developed among beginning readers as well as the approaches and strategies for developing a multilingual and multiliteratelearner.
Preparation of appropriate lessons and instructional materials and microteachings activities are included.
