HDFS 435B - Child Socialization: A Systems Perspective for ECE Students

(3 units)

Focus on understanding socialization of children with a particular focus on parent involvement and family engagement in early childhood/school settings for education majors.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): HDFS 201; ECE or HDFS majors only. Recommended preparation: HDFS 250.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. discuss the socialization process and identify major socialization contexts and their functions.
2. assess some characteristics, strengths, and needs of parents and families of children to design an effective family engagement program.
3. discuss how various aspects of early childhood education and school influence child socialization.
4. discuss the mass media/technology effects on children and analyze socialization messages sent by the mass media and the possible effects of these messages on children.
5. explain the importance of partnerships between families, ECE/schools, and communities using various theoretical frameworks.
6. identify the barriers to building reciprocal communication and partnerships between parents/families, ECE/schools, and communities.
7. develop strategies for enhancing and promoting reciprocal communication and the partnerships between parents/families, ECE/schools, and communities.
8. evaluate the effectiveness of strategies that support reciprocal communication and partnerships between parents/families, ECE/schools, and communities.

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