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Module 5 Learning Outcomes
This module is designed to address the importance of working with families and community. Activities are based on information on pages 1-27 and 89-110 in the Child Care Licensing Guidebook, 2nd ed. (2006). DEL-LC 2001 (x) 10/06
Topics:
- List ways to incorporate the cultures of the children into the curriculum
- Identify ways to honor diversity
- Understand what children learn in different play areas of the classroom
- Parents as partners
- Communicating with parents
Topics:
- The importance of communicating with parents
- How we can view parents as partners
- Community partnerships
- The importance of community resources and how they affect your program
Resources
Video Source: Bringing Families Together: Building Community
Bredekamp, S. (Ed.). (1997). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children form birth to age 9 (expanded ed.). Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children
Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. (1998). National Association for the Education of Young Children Brochure #503.
Diffily, D., & Morrison, K. (1996). Family-friendly communication for early childhood programs. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children
Guide to accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children: Self-study, validation, accreditation. (1998). Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children
Guidelines for preparation of early childhood professionals: Associate, baccalaureate & advanced levels. (1995). Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children
Harms, T., Clifford, R.M., & Cryer, D. (1998). Early childhood environmental rating scale (rev. ed). New York, NY: Teachers College Press
Video Source: Bringing Families Together: Building Community
Bredekamp, S. (Ed.). (1997). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children form birth to age 9 (expanded ed.). Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children
Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. (1998). National Association for the Education of Young Children Brochure #503.
Diffily, D., & Morrison, K. (1996). Family-friendly communication for early childhood programs. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children
Guide to accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children: Self-study, validation, accreditation. (1998). Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children
Guidelines for preparation of early childhood professionals: Associate, baccalaureate & advanced levels. (1995). Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children
Harms, T., Clifford, R.M., & Cryer, D. (1998). Early childhood environmental rating scale (rev. ed). New York, NY: Teachers College Press
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