EDEC 202 Child, Family, and the Community

Overview of the diverse needs of young children, birth through 5, within the context of family, school, community, and society. Candidates examine the interplay of contemporary family living and cultural patterns on the social, emotional, and mental development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in relationship to family, school, community, and society. Candidates gain an understanding of their professional role in supporting evidence-based practices that strengthen positive, respectful, collaborative family-child relationships through effective use of community and family resources.