General Information

• Name: Parent Care Relations
• Discipline: Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Units (Credits): 1
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Helps students acquire various communication skills to enhance parent/caregiver relationships. Covers interpersonal communication, listening skills and cooperative problem solving.

II: Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, student will be able to:

• Identify sources and solutions for tension in parent caregiver relationships.
• Use problem-solving techniques.
• Describe parent concerns and stresses.
• Use active-listening skills.
• Hold effective parent conferences.
• Promote parent-involvement.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This course meets one of the requirements for the A.A.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education and the Certificate of Achievement. It is designed to allow students to meet the program outcome of knowing the subject matter appropriate to Early Childhood Education. Students will also learn communication skills.

Linkage to General Education Mission and Outcomes
Students who complete this course are expected to demonstrate they:

Communication

• Have college-level skills in reading, writing and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.

Analysis

• Have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.

• Have problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills.

Personal Development

• Work effectively with others.

Community Commitment

• Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.