ELEMECML 5120 - 60 Child, Family, School, Human and Community Relationships

In this course educators will explore the impact of personal identity, worldview, and prior experiences on perceptions, expectations, and interactions within the context of education. Students will participate in a service learning component examine the various relationships that play an integral role in the process. We will focus on the importance of aligning the family, school, and community spheres of influence to optimize student learning experiences. Through real life experiences and case studies, teachers will develop skills in building strong partnerships among families, schools, and communities. Special attention will be given to communication strategies that are developmentally appropriate and individually effective in connecting with children and families. Students will be equipped with Procedures for developing home-community-school relationships to promote the knowledge and tools necessary to develop meaningful home-community-school relationships that promote education of each child's education and support them child in reaching their her/his maximum potential.