Course Description

Family engagement is emerging as a component of excellent early childhood programs. In a multi-cultural country, communication and relationship-building can be challenging when families and educators have different experiences, practices and priorities. This module is the first of four to explore the basis and content of common misunderstanding and barriers to meaningful engagement of diverse families.

Professor, Author, Researcher Judith Bernhard, PHD

Dr. Judith Bernhard received her PhD in 1990 from the University of Toronto in the area of educational psychology. Her research has focused on the needs of children and families in early childhood education and care settings, with a particular emphasis on how the field responds to diversity and inclusion. Much of Dr. Bernhard's work has addressed the development and education of bilingual groups.

Course curriculum

    1. Canada as a Multi-Cultural Nation

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Troubled Relationships in Early Childhood Education

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Reflection: Personal Relationships with Parents and Families

      FREE PREVIEW

    4. Common Barriers to Effective Relationships

      FREE PREVIEW

    5. Research Questions and Results

    6. Reflective Activity: Consider Your Centre's Practice

    7. Educator Perspectives

    8. Parent Perspectives

    9. Majority vs Minority Parent Experiences

    10. Issues of Communication, Involvement, and Respect

    11. Blaming the Standard Model of Early Childhood Education

    12. References

    1. Self-Assessment

    2. Certificate of Completion

About this course

  • $20.00
  • 14 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content