MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Education

C.	Course Number and Title: EDUT 2090 Families, Communities and Schools

D.	Course Coordinator: Heiden Secrist-Eichorn

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: EDUT 1070

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Families, Schools, and Communities: Building Partnerships for Educating Children

Authors: Chandler Barbour, Nita H. Barbour, Patricia A. Scully

Copyright Year: 2011

Edition: 5th

ISBN: 13- 978-0137-0354-65

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: The course emphasizes the importance of effective communication between parents and teachers. Stress is a factor affecting the home/school relationship and the role of the school or center in establishing a strong working relationship. Emphasis is placed on encouraging active parent participation in the educational process. The course includes the history of education and its impact on families both past and present, an examination of models of healthy families, diverse families, and the effect of drugs, alcohol, and disabilities on the family unit. The course includes creating written communications with families and any requirements designated by the state and/or school system.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence	Intercultural Knowledge and Competence VALUE Rubric – Cultural Video Project
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Explain why collaborations between social settings affect children’s development and success in school.	Chapter Terms Review: Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, & 13 Class Activity: Weeks 2, 4, 7, 9, & 15 Reflective Journal: Weeks 6, 12 & 14 Mid Term: Week 6 Final: Week 16
Identify the social and economic characteristics of family households that affect learning.	Chapter Terms Review: Week 4 Class Activity: Week 4 Reflective Journal: Weeks 6 & 12 Mid Term: Week 6
Describe how parents, teachers, and community members collaborate to focus on the importance of parents as the child’s teachers.	Chapter Terms Review: Weeks 12 & 13 Class Activity: Week 13 Reflective Journal: Week 14 Final: Week 16
Identify the different socio-economic factors that cause change in family households where children are being raised.	Chapter Terms Review: Weeks 3, 4, 6, & 11 Class Activity: Weeks 4 &13 Research Paper/Presentation: Week 15 Reflective Journal: Week 6 Mid Term: Week 6 Final: Week 16
Describe changes in parental characteristics and roles and methods of collaborating effectively with parents	Chapter Terms Review: Weeks 3, 4 & 6 Class Activity: Weeks 2, 3 & 4 Reflective Journal: Week 6 Mid Term: Week 6
Discuss the importance of collaboration with communities and families and the identification of community resources	Chapter Terms Review: Weeks 7, 11, 12 &13 Research Paper/Presentation: Week 15 Class Activity: Weeks 11, 12 Cultural Video Project: Week 11 Reflective Journal: Weeks 6 & 12 Final: Week 16
Explain how early childhood professionals can advocate for a child within the scope of existing laws and policies.	Chapter Terms Review: Weeks 11, 12 & 13 Class Activity: Weeks 11 & 13 Reflective Journal: Week 14 Final: Week 16
Explain what families can do to promote student learning.	Chapter Terms Review: Weeks 2, 8 & 10 Class Activity: Weeks 2 & 8 Reflective Journal: Weeks 6 & 12 Mid Term: Week 6 Final: Week 16
Describe how rapport with families and community organizations and agencies affect the quality and amount of learning that children derive from them.	Chapter Terms Review: Weeks 7, 8 & 10 Class Activity: Weeks 7 & 8 Reflective Journal: Weeks 12 & 14 Final: Week 16
Define family and community involvement levels in developing optimal learning experiences	Chapter Terms Review: Week 11 Class Activity: Week 11 Reflective Journal: Week 14 Final: Week 16
Describe school and community characteristics and partnerships that affect students’ well being	Chapter Terms Review: Weeks 5 & 13 Class Activity: Week 13 Reflective Journal: Week 14 Final: Week 16

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Date	Topic	Readings	Assignments Due	Time Allotted
Week 1	Introduction and overview	“Parent Job Description” and “Parenting not for the Faint of Heart” (Handout)	2 hours
Week 2	Influences on Children’s Lives	Chapter 1 Maslow’s hierarchy Romania Video	Video Reaction Paper	3 hours
Week 3	Historical & Philosophical Perspectives	Chapter 2 Activity 3	Family Ecology System Chart	3 hours
Week 4	Viewing Family Diversity	Chapter 3 Raising Grandchildren Video	Senior Interview-Activity 2	3 hours
Week 5	Understanding Roles & Experiences of Parents	Chapter 4 Parenting Styles Video Article Review	Reflective Journal #1 (Ch 1-3) Article Review	3 hours
Week 6	Meeting Child-Care Needs	Chapter 5 Class Activity 4	Web Search – ODJFS Web Site Compliance Search Ch 4 Activity 5	3 hours
Week 7	Working with Families of Children w/Disabilities	Chapter 6	Midterm	2 hours
Week 8	Protecting Children While Fostering Learning	Chapter 7	Reflective Journal #2 (Ch. 4-6) Agency Web Search Activity	3 hours
Week 9	Curriculum of the Home	Chapter 8	3 hours
Week 10	Curriculum of the Community	Chapter 9 Parent/Teacher Conf. Role Play	Memo	3 hours
Week 11	Establishing & Maintaining Collaborative Relationships	Chapter 10 Model Discussion	Invitation	3 hours
Week 12	Establishing & Maintaining Collaborative Relationships-Cont.	Cultural Video Project	Parent Activity Bag -	3 hours
Week 13	Building School Partnerships w/Families & Community Groups	Chapter 11	Reflective Journal #3 (Ch. 7-11) Parent Handbook	3 hours
Week 14	Research Paper/Presentation	Research Paper/ Presentation	3 hours
Week 15	Final Exam	Final Exam

N.	Course Assignments:

Parent Handbook

Conference Role Play

Parent Activity Bag

Video Reaction Papers

Chapter Terms

Class Activities

Cultural Video Project

Reflective Journal

Article Reviews

Research Paper/Presentation

Senior Interview

Midterm Exam

Final Exam

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3