ECED& 138 - Home Visitor/Family Engagement

3 credits

Plan and provide home visits and group activities that promote secure parent-child relationships and support families to provide high-quality early learning experiences that are embedded in everyday routines and experiences. Instructional methods include lectures, discussions, and practical application activities.

Theory Hours
3 theory hours.

AA General Elective
May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Course Outcomes

Describe developmental milestones from birth to 36 months, articulating the influences of individual development, temperament, and cultural norms.
Articulate a plan that creates reciprocal, culturally sensitive partnerships with families.
Plan an effective home visit that includes awareness of family and home visitor safety.
Create a plan for effective communication with families to develop shared goals and understanding of school readiness skills.
Define Reflective Practice and identify how it might be used.
Construct a curriculum to be delivered in a home visiting, or group socialization model, checking for developmental, linguistic, and cultural appropriateness.