Outcomes:

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• Discuss major demographic trends of families in society today and how these trends impact the education of children
• Interact positively and effectively with increasingly diverse communities of children and their families
• Identify culturally relevant ways to encourage family involvement in the classroom and school community
• Create a classroom environment that reflects an understanding and appreciation of the families’ and community’s cultural heritage
• Explain conferencing and home visiting techniques that reflect respect for families and sensitivity to cultural differences
• Develop informational materials for families to help them understand the curricular approaches used in the classroom and their child’s individual performance
• Use community resources to provide information and support to families