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 familyschool-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 partnership is given emphasis.