SA4 Course Syllabus

Course Title: Home, Family, and Community Relations

Instructor Information Name : Joy P. Cerujales
Email : cerujalesjoy442@gmail.com
Cell phone #: 09299606173
Lecture Hours: 1
Credits: 1

Course Description:
A study of the relationship between the child, family, and community, including a study of
parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current
family life issues. Child care situations and resources are explained and written report examples
are developed. The intellectual and emotional growth of children and parents will be taught as
well as learning how to develop strategies for managing stressful situations.

Course Learning Outcomes/Proficiencies:

The student will examine research on parenting styles; discuss issues relating to families and
communities; examine research on abuse and neglect as it occurs in the family. The student will
identify effective parenting techniques; identify characteristics of functional and dysfunctional
families; recognize four (4) signs of abuse and neglect; describe ways to work effectively with
abusive behaviors

TEXTBOOKS: Home, School, & Community Relations 8th Edition, Carol Gestwicki or other
Philippine-based available resources
Learning Outcomes:
1. Examine literature on parenting styles and effective parenting techniques.
a. Define different parenting styles.
b. Describe family structures and interaction patterns and how they influence growth
and development of children.
c. Explain developmental stages of parenting and the effect on growth and
development of children and parents.
d. Describe changes in parenting and family life during the20th century.
e. Describe the role of families in teaching and supporting learning.
f. Identify characteristics of functional and dysfunctional families.

2. Discuss issues relating to families and communities.

a. Analyze current issues as they relate to families and parenting.

b. Explain the importance of being sensitive to differences in family structures as well
as social and cultural backgrounds as they relate to child rearing practices.
c. Describe needs and challenges of families caring for children with special needs.
d. Evaluate effects the community has on a child and his/her family.
e. Identify community resources available to support children’s development, learning,
well-being and special needs.
f. Explain the importance of maintaining codes of ethical conduct when working with
families and community professionals.
g. Discuss legislation and public policies affecting children and families, including
children with special needs.
h. Advocate on behalf of early childhood issues relating to families and communities.

3. Summarize ways to communicate and interact with parents and families.

a. Describe how to establish and maintain strong, positive, collaborative relationships

with families in early childhood school age programs.
b. Explain how teachers can work effectively with parents or primary caregivers to
address children’s needs and promote their development.
c. Explain the importance of respecting parent’s choices and goals for their children.
d. Describe how to involve parents in planning for their individual children.
e. Describe policies which promote "family-friendly” practices.
f. Communicate with families.
g. Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as a member of a professional team.

4. Recognize signs of abuse and neglect and describe ways to work effectively with abused
and neglected children.

a. Examine statistics on abuse and neglect.

b. List types of abuse and neglect and behaviors which might be indicators of such
abuse/neglect.
c. Explain state statutes regarding responsibilities in reporting suspected abuse and
neglect.
d. List steps in reporting suspected abuse and neglect.
 e. Identify strategies that deter abusive behaviors.
f. Describe caregiver’s role in helping abused and neglected children.

Activities:
Personal Inventory Tour
Interview Community Resources for School Age Children
Communicating with Families (Assignment: Letter Writing)
Create a Family Resource Brochure for Naga City
Age-Appropriate Games and Activities for Toddlers - Five Years of Age
Participate in Community Services Project during the Semester
Final Exam: Group Narrative Compilation Report Project over Issues in Today’s Families

Content Lectures, Assignments and Assessments:

Weekly Work Lab
Semester Project
Journals
Quizzes
Exams

Course Objectives:
Your overall goal is to earn an average of your daily grades of Attendance, weekly participation,
Prelims/Midterms/Final Exams with assigned projects to obtain your grade.

To help make the learning experience fulfilling and rewarding, the following Expectations for
Engagement provide the conditions for reasonable engagement between students and
instructors for the learning environment.

Reasonable Expectations of Engagement for the Instructor:

1. As an instructor, I understand the importance of clear, timely communication with my

students. In order to maintain sufficient communication, I will · provided my contact
information at the beginning of the syllabus; · respond to all messages in a timely manner
through telephone, email, or next classroom contact; and, · notify students of any
extended times that I will be unavailable and provide them with alternative contact
information (for me or for my supervisor) in case of emergencies during the time I’m
unavailable.

2. As an instructor, I understand that my students will work to the best of their abilities to
fulfill the course requirements. In order to help them in this area, I will · provide clear
information about grading policies and assignment requirements in the course syllabus,
and · communicate any changes to assignments and/or to the course calendar to students
as quickly as possible.

3. As an instructor, I understand that I need to provide regular, timely feedback to students

about their performance in the course. To keep students informed about their progress, I
will · return classroom activities and homework within one week of the due date and ·
 provide grades for major assignments within 2 weeks of the due date or at least 3 days
before the next major assignment is due, whichever comes first.

Reasonable Expectations of Engagement for Students

1. As a student, I understand that I am responsible for keeping up with the course. To help
with this, I will · attend the course regularly and line up alternative transportation in case
my primary means of transportation is unavailable; · recognize that the college thru Naga
City Hall provides free wi-fi, and library resources during regular campus hours to help me
with completing my assignments; and, · understand that my instructor does not have to
accept my technical issues as a legitimate reason for late or missing work if my personal
computer equipment or internet service is unreliable.

2. As a student, I understand that it is my responsibility to communicate quickly with the

instructor any issue or emergency that will impact my involvement with or performance in
the class. This includes, but is not limited to, · missing class when a major test is planned
or a major assignment is due; · having trouble submitting assignments; · dealing with a
traumatic personal event; and, · having my work or childcare schedule changed so that my
classroom attendance is affected.

3. As a student, I understand that it is my responsibility to understand course material and

requirements and to keep up with the course calendar. While my instructor is available
for help and clarification, I will · seek out help from my instructor and/or from tutors; ask
questions if I don’t understand; and, · attend class regularly to keep up with assignments
and announcements