CDEV 1102

Parent & Professional Relations

Credits: 3

Description: This course covers the relationship between the caregiver, families and co-workers. It explores strategies to maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with families and co-workers. Community and cultural considerations, potential barriers that may inhibit parent involvement, and strategies for productive family involvement are examined. This course will also explore parent conferences, conflict resolution, and staff professionalism. Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): GTEC0006

Credit Breakdown: 3/0/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)

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Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Prerequisites

• GTEC 0006 Comprehension Building

Core Abilities

1. Demonstrate effective communication/interaction skills.
2. Demonstrate self-development skills.

Competencies

1. Identify caregiver roles and responsibilities
2. Identify workplace protocol
3. Examine team teaching strategies
4. Examine social influences on contemporary families
5. Examine dynamics of parent/caregiver relationships
6. Apply parent/caregiver communication strategies
7. Evaluate communication barriers and conflict resolution strategies
8. Assess ethical conduct
9. Examine strategies for professional growth
10. Display professional and ethical conduct
11. Create artifacts for use in your efolio.

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with the Learning Services Director in the Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.