Course Description

A course for prospective teachers and students interested in a teaching-related career focusing on the process of socialization and the interrelationships of family, school, and community. Emphasis is on the interaction among systems covering influences of age, gender, diverse abilities, culture, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic and public-policy factors. Explores the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children's development, including the identification of community resources and strategies that support children and families. Includes ten hours of arranged fieldwork/focused observations aligned with students' area of interest. Meets the educational requirements for the Child Development Permit issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and childcare licensing requirements. C-ID: CDEV 110.