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Rationale
This module will give you a background about the study of the relationship between the child, the family,
the community and early childhood educators, including a study of parent education, family and
community lifestyles, child abuse and current issues. Effective listening and spoken techniques in
parent/teacher conferences are developed along with communicating skills. 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.
A. Explain the importance of being sensitive to difference in family structure as well as social and
and cultural backgrounds as they relate to child rearing practices.
B. Discuss legislation and public policies affecting children and families, including children with
special needs.
Activity
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Discussion
A. As nurturers
In the nurture role, you take care of your children’s basic needs, such as food,
medical care, shelter, clothing, etc., as well as give love, attention, understanding,
acceptance, time, and support.
You listen to your children, are patient, and have fun with them. You make time for your
kids, show an interest in them and their activities, and encourage them to pursue their
passions. Through your words and actions, you communicate to your children that they
are loved and accepted.
When you are in the nurturing role, you enjoy and accept your children as they are and
do not expect any change in behavior.
● feel listened to – learn their ideas, feelings, and needs are important – and feel
that they are understood.
● learn that they can tackle difficult situations and face challenges because they
do not have to face them alone – you will be there to support them.
● are able to give back to other people through the emotional support they are given
from you. This builds their ability to empathize with others.
It is through loving and supportive early parent-child relationships that the foundations
for future healthy relationships are formed. Being valued just for whom they are helps
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to build your children’s self-esteem.
This is a very important part of your parenting job. It is this role that many people
know intuitively is critical for their children’s healthy development.
● When you give too much nurture, you may be overly protective, too responsive
to your children’s needs, and too involved in their lives.
Under these conditions, children don’t learn skills to care for themselves and they
don’t learn to consider other people’s needs.
● Conversely, when you aren’t nurturing enough, you are too emotionally distant
and not adequately involved in your children’s lives.
As a result, children don’t feel loved or supported and they don’t learn to trust other
people.
B. As adult partners
C. As individuals
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D. As workers
E. Consumers
F. As community members
G. As educators
Exercises/Assessment
Parents have different roles to play and some are below. Give a situation where a parent has fulfil these following
roles.
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B. As individuals
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C.As workers
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D. Consumers
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E. As community members
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F. As educators
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Resources and Additional Resources
Baptiste, N. E., & L.C. Reyes. (2015). What Every Teacher Should Know About
Understanding Ethics in Early care and Education 3rd Ed. Prentice Hal
Lazear, D (2016), Eight Ways of Knowing: Teaching for Multiple Intelligence. Third
Edition. Arlington Heights, Illinois: Skylight Training and Publishing , Inc.
Papalia, D., Olds S. and Feldman, R. (2017), A Child’s World: Infancy Through
Adolescence. New York: Mac Graw Hill.
Stephanie Feeney et. al. (2018) Continuing Issues in Early Childhood Education.
Pearson
Hyson, M. (2019). Growing teachers for a growing profession: NAEYC revises guidelines
for early childhood professional preparation. Young Children,55(3), 60 61.
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