What you'll learn
- Examine the roles and responsibilities of parents and families as partners in children's education.
- Examine the needs and characteristics of young children and the needs of parents.
- Establish and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with families.
- Respect parents' choices and goals for children and communicate effectively about curriculum and children's progress.
- Support parents in making decisions related to child development and parenting.
- Apply family systems theory and knowledge of family dynamics.
- Examine the roles and relationships that exist within families and communities.
- Examine how schools influence the home environment and how homes influence schools.
Course content
8 sections • 15 lectures • 1h 52m total length
Course Description & Objectives
Preview5:47
Key Concepts Defined & Foundations of Parenthood & the Family
Preview11:28
Birth Order: Characteristics & Personalities
11:07
Emotionality and Control
7:42
The Four Parenting Styles
16:34
Authoritative Parenting
5:59
Authoritarian (Brick Wall) Parenting
5:35
Permissive (indulgent) Parenting
5:21
Uninvolved (Neglectful) Parenting
5:17
Five Theories of the Family
7:17
General Systems Theory by Ludwig von Bertalanffy
4:37
The Family Life Cycle
3:10
The Ecological Systems
5:20
The roles of the mother, father, siblings and the immediate context outside the family
6:52
Types of Child Abuse, Causes of Child Abuse, Consequences of Child Abuse
10:40
Description
Instructor
Senator Lambi
- 5.0 Instructor Rating
- 2 Reviews
- 6 Students
Frequently asked questions
What does EPY 202: Parents and Their Developing Children cover?
Understanding Families, Supporting Children and Building Effective School Home Partnerships
How long can I access the course?
You get access for 11 months from the date of purchase. We remind you 30 days before your access ends.
How do I pay?
You pay with MTN Mobile Money right on the checkout page. Your course unlocks automatically once the payment is confirmed.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. When you finish the course you receive a verifiable certificate with a QR code that schools and employers can check online.