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Foundations for Working with Families
Module Objectives
In this module you will:
- Introduce yourself to your colleagues
- Explore the tenets of family-centered programming
- Recognize the impact of culture on families & infants
- Identify effective practices for working with families who have infants
Activity #1: Introduce Yourself
Click on Members in the course menu. Click on ‘this form” then introduce yourself and upload a picture.
Activity #2: Module Handout
Complete this handout as you read and watch the videos on the following websites:
- Diener (2022)
- VLS (2013)
Link to Diener 2022 reading (https://nobaproject.com/modules/the-developing-parent)
Link to Families: An Introduction (VLS, 2013). https://www.virtuallabschool.org/infant-toddler/family-engagement/lesson-1
Optional Readings:
- Fox (2012)
- Gonzalez (2017)
- Jor’dan & Lee (2014)
- Luckenbill & Zide (2017)
- Parnell et al. (2018)
- Paula & da-Silva (2014)
- Ray et al., (2009)
Optional Video: Our Family: A Film About Family Diversity (2016)
Submit the completed Module Handout on Brightspace, under Assignments in Seminar Module Handout: Foundations for Working with Families
Activity #3: Effective Practices for Working with Families Who Have Infants
What are the effective practices for working with families who have infants from the readings and video in this module? Identify your source(s) — reading or video as you develop the list. Post your list in comments below.
What is Culture?
Module Objectives
In this module, you will:
- Explore various perspectives of culture
- Analyze how culture impacts working with infants & families
- Evaluate your family’s cultural background
Assignment #1: What Do I Want My Professor to Know?
Help me to get to know you better by completing this anonymous Google Form:
Activity #2: Module Handout
Complete this handout as you:
- Watch Individualism vs Collectivism
- Review the handout ‘Individualists & Collectivists’
- Read Gonzalez-Mena (2008) OR Day (2013)
Watch the video Individualism vs Collectivism
Review the handout: ‘Individualists & Collectivists’
Individualists & Collectivists
Link to Gonzalez-Mena (2008)
Gonzalez-Mena (2008) Chap 1
Link to Day (2013) — the reading is chapter 1, which begins on p. 17 of the PDF.
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Optional Reading: The Importance of Culture (Esquivel et al., 2020)
Optional Reading: Developmental Influences: Culture (Eliason, 2017)
Submit your completed Module Handout on Brightspace, under Assignments, in Seminar Module Handout: What is Culture?
Activity #2: Effective Practices for Working with Families who have Infants
What are the effective practices for working with families who have infants from the reading and video in this module? Identify your source (reading or video) as you develop a list of practices. Your reading may have described families of older children; how can you apply the information to families who have infants? Post your list in the comments below.
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