ED5430 Children, Families, and Society
Students examine the importance of actively engaging families in the education and care of children. Students engage in an ecological approach to children's relationships with parents, caregivers, and the broader community. Students analyze the characteristics, lifestyles, and contributions associated with various groups to gain an understanding of the impact of human behavior on children's growth and development. This course requires access to educational settings, programs, and/or practitioners with a focus on children from birth to age eight. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning except by coursework from Minnesota schools with approved licensure programs.