Course Syllabus

INSTRUCTOR: 
Evelyn Paz-Durocher, M.A.
ONLINE OFFICE HOURS:
ZOOM APP; VIA EMAIL; RESPOND TIME WITHIN 24 HRS. EXCEPT ON WEEKENDS
PRIMARY EMAIL: 
CANVAS "INBOX" 
ALTERNATIVE EMAIL: 
pazdure@laccd.edu
COURSE TAUGHT ONLINE CANVAS: 
https://ilearn.laccd.edu/login/canvas
ONLINE COURSE DATES:
2/8/2021 - 6/7/2021 (16 Weeks)
PREREQUISITE:
None
RECOMMENDED:
Ch Dev 1 and English 28 or English as a Second Language 8, English as a Second Language 363
GRADING:
Graded (3-Units)
SECTION: 20919

• Log into CANVAS https://ilearn.laccd.edu for course accessibility. Course is fully online and you can access the course on a computer (that does not have to be on campus)
• For assistance with CANVAS: https://www.lavc.edu/virtualvalley/about_canvas.html (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)
• If further help is needed, call: CANVAS HOTLINE 1-844-303-5595
• This course will be accessible on the start date (2/8/2021) and no longer will be accessible after the end date (6/7/2021)

eBook Recommended

Child, Family, School, Community: Socialization and Support 10th Edition
By Roberta M. Berns Year 2016
ISBN: 9781305088979
Publisher: CENGAGE eBOOK/textbook LINK

Access free E-Book and other resources

11 Child, Family and Community
(3) CSU
Dept. of Social Services DS2.
Prerequisite: None.
Recommended: Ch Dev 1 and English 28 or
English as a Second Language 8, English as a
Second Language 363.
Lecture, 3 hours.
This course surveys major educational issues,
legislation, and trends, affecting children,
their families and community. It examines the
sociological, cultural, and economic influences
on various patterns of family life. This course
will identify community resources for health,
education, and public welfare.

• Analyze and describe socialization and the impact on development in the context of theoretical frameworks
• Analyze current issues and support systems that affect the lives of children and families

1. Identify and describe the theories of socialization that address the interrelationship of child, family, and community.
2. Analyze current family issues and functions that affect the lives of children.
3. Critique strategies that support and empower families through respectful and reciprocal relationships with their children.
4. Demonstrate how to implement positive communication skills that support all families.
5. Plan effective advocacy strategies to support quality experiences for young children and their families
6. Compile and analyze community resources and support services that are available to teachers, children and families.
7. Define classification of child abuse. Explain effective strategies to prevent child abuse.
8. Explain effective approaches to support the inclusion of children with special needs in the classroom and community.

• Overview and description of socialization and the various agents that influence children's ability to function in society.
• Agents and methods of socialization including the outcomes and needs of society today in terms of socialization: School, family, community and peer socialization.
• Family influences on socialization. Factors that have positive outcomes for children in all family settings. Creating healthy relationships within the various family structures.
• Parental styles and the various means of socialization. Stressors in family life and the effects on the socialization process and means to support families.
• Cultural diversity and the cultural context of family.
• Appreciation of diversity when working with parents.
• Care outside of the home. Explain the impact of early care on socialization. Determination of quality care and strategies to include families.
• Developing home school collaboration and reciprocal relationships. The role of communication in this process.
• Community influences on Socialization. The role of community support agencies and resources for families and children. Empowerment of families.
• Impact of media and advocacy strategies that include public policy issues in the larger community to support all children and their families.
• Child abuse, prevention, and responsibilities of the teacher. Resiliency factors that enable children to effectively function in society.
• Working with families and their children with special needs. Educational support and advocacy.

Online Class Participation

• Logging-in daily is essential to keep up with the work.
• Participation in class is very important for keeping up with course material and understanding new concepts.
• Participation will include frequent online assignments worth a range of points. 
• Students are strongly advised to read the chapters first before submitting work.
• Students will be required to participate in various online activities such as discussions; assignments; quizzes; and/or, viewing/creating videos, etc.   

Weekly Discussions and Quizzes

• Each week, students will participate in group discussions and quizzes pertaining to chapter(s) for that week. 
• Group discussions and quizzes will be questions about concepts learned from the eBook as well as powerpoint slides and media/resources posted on the Modules page.
• Students are strongly advised to read the chapters first before submitting work.  
• You will receive points for your participation.

ASSIGNMENT #1: RESEARCH PAPER ON COMMUNITY AGENCIES

You will need to find, identify and search for no cost (or almost no cost) resources serving children and families in the community/city where you live in. The community agencies that you will research are Child Care, Housing, Mental Health, After School/Tutoring, and Health/Dental/Vision services. 

ASSIGNMENT #2: RESEARCH PAPER ON FAMILY STRESSORS TOPICS

You will need to choose one topic from a list of family stressors affecting children and their families which will provided to you. After you select one topic including two children's books, you will need to answer some questions.  You must use reputable resources as references in order to answer the questions which will be provided to you. 

NOTE: INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS AND DETAILED EXPLANATION FOR EACH ASSIGNMENT WHEN IT'S RELEASED ON THE "MODULES" PAGE.  EACH ASSIGNMENT NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED ON A WORD DOCUMENT AND UPLOADED ON CANVAS UNDER THE "ASSIGNMENTS" PAGE. 

• 2 Check-Ins (no points/check ins are meant for "attendance")   
• 14 Discussions @ 10pts each                                                             140
• 7 Quizzes @ 15pts each                                                                      105
• 2 Assignments @ 50 pts. each                                                            100    

In order to successfully complete the course work and assignments, you must be responsible and read the eBook chapters; read materials and information on Canvas; view/listen to videos and other media on Canvas; explore relevant research on external websites when needed; and, communicate with peers and instructor when needed or required.

Please Note: This is a tentative week-to-week guide for the semester and may be revised to enhance learning. Or, in a situation where the server is down or has an issue, then changes may be made.

POWERPOINT SLIDES ON "MODULES" PAGE

WEEK 1: INTRO. TO COURSE EXPECTATIONS AND GETTING TO KNOW YOU
WEEK 2: CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAINS
WEEK 3: HEALTH & SAFETY
WEEK 4: CH. 1
WEEK 5: CH. 2
WEEK 6: CH. 3
WEEK 7:  CH. 4 
WEEK 8: CH. 5
WEEK 9: CH. 6
WEEK 10: CATCH UP
WEEK 11: CH. 7
WEEK 12: CH. 8
WEEK 13:  CH. 9 
WEEK 14: CH. 10
WEEK 15: CH. 11
WEEK 16: CH. 12 

READING TIPS

• READ EACH POWERPOINT SLIDES ARE INCORPORATED INTO EACH WEEKLY MODULE TO BE USED AS A GUIDE IN HELPING YOU KEEP TRACK OF TOPICS YOU SHOULD BE READING IN YOUR EBOOK.
• KEEP UP WITH CHAPTER READINGS SINCE WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS AND QUIZZES WILL BE RELEVANT TO CONCEPTS LEARNED DURING YOUR CHAPTER READINGS. YOU SHOULD BEGIN READING ASSIGNED CHAPTERS AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE IN ORDER TO COMPLETE ONLINE ACTIVITIES FOR THE UPCOMING WEEKS... AND SO ON.