EDEC 322 - Parent Involvement

Description:
Parent-child and parent-school interactions as educational and developmental aids. Emphasis upon the school’s use of the home and community for educational purposes. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: EDEC 306.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe facets of parent involvement including but not limited to: communication, parenting, learning at home, volunteering, decision making and community collaboration.
Research the Washington State Early Learning Guidelines and NAEYC Standards and create games and activities that families can do together to meet the requirements of the standards.
Investigate and report on volunteer opportunities in the community and volunteer at one function.
Implement Epstein’s Framework- interview one or more of the following: parent, in-service teacher, or child.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/21/13

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations: