May 16, 2012

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces childcare providers to important issues in parenting education, beginning with prenatal concerns and continuing through childhood years. Emphasis is placed on using effective parenting and childrearing practicesincluding appropriate guidance methods. Students learnto apply parenting skills for diverse families. Upon completion, students will be more effective in working with families and young children.

CREDIT HOURS

Theory3 credit hours

Lab0 credit hours

Total3 credit hours

NOTE: Theory credit hours are a 1:1 contact to credit ratio. Colleges may schedule practical lab hours as 3:1 or 2:1 contact to credit ratio. Clinical hours are 3:1 contact to credit ratio. (Ref Board Policy 705.01)

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Parenting Skills CHD/CGM 220

PREREQUISITE COURSES

As required by college

CO-REQUISITE COURSES

As required by college

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

  • Explain concepts, changes, and challenges in the family.
  • Develop an appreciation for the concepts, changes, and challenges in parenting.
  • Explain the impact of diverse cultures on parenting.
  • Develop an appreciation for the impact of diverse cultures on parenting.
  • Identify alternatives to biological parenthood.
  • Develop an awareness of the impact of alternatives to biological parenthood on parenting skills.

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS

Cognitive:Comprehend knowledge of working effectively with parents.

Performance: Apply knowledge of working effectively with parents.

Affective: Value the importance of working effectively with parents.

STUDENT OBJECTIVES

Condition Statement: Unless otherwise indicated, evaluation of student’s attainment of objectives is based on knowledge gained from this course. Specifications may be in the form of, but not limited to, cognitive skills diagnostic instruments, manufacturer’s specifications, technical orders, regulations, national and state codes, certification agencies, locally developed lab/clinical assignments, or any combination of specifications. This course is based on National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

MODULE A – Concepts, CHANGES, and CHALLENGES IN Parenting

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES / PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES /

KSA

Indicator
A1.0 Explain concepts, changes, and challenges in the family. / A1.1 This competency is measured cognitively. / 2
A2.0Develop an appreciation for the concepts, changes, and challenges in parenting. / A2.1This competency is measured affectively. / A

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

A1.1.1Define parenting
A1.1.2Describe characteristics of parenthood
A1.1.3Describe the role of parents as caregivers.
A1.1.4Describe concepts related to specified parenting behaviors.
A1.1.5Describe concepts related to changes and challenges in the family. / 1
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MODULE A OUTLINE:
  • Concepts in parenting
Definition of parenting
Parenthood
Parents as caregivers
Parenting behaviors
  • Communication
  • Guidance
  • Other behaviors
  • Changes and challenges in the family
Parenting and other roles
Nuclear family
Awareness of developmental characteristics and behaviors
  • Ages
  • Stages
Current and future issues
High risk families
  • Definition
  • Teen parents
  • Impact of homelessness
  • Childrenwith special needs
  • Long-term illness
  • Substance abuse
  • Other issues
Childcare options

MODULE B – Diverse Family Types

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES / PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES /

KSA

Indicator
B1.0 Explain the impact of diverse cultures on parenting. / B1.1 This competency is measured cognitively. / 2
B2.0Develop an appreciation for the impact of diverse cultures on parenting. / B2.1This competency is measured cognitively. / A

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

B1.1.1Define culture.
B1.1.2Explain the impact of cultural influences on parenting.
B1.1.3Describe examples of diverse family cultural groups.
B1.1.4Describe intra-cultural families.
B1.1.5Describe parenting roles in blended families.
B1.1.6Describe the impact of different lifestyles on parenting roles. / 1
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MODULE B OUTLINE:
  • Parenting in diverse cultures
Definition of culture
Impact of cultural influences
Examples of diverse family cultural groups
Intra-cultural families
  • Parenting Roles
Blended families
Different lifestyles
MODULE C - ALTERNATIVES TO BIOLOGICAL PARENTHOOD
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES / PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES /

KSA

Indicator
C1.0Identify alternatives to biological parenthood. / C1.1 This competency is measured cognitively / 2
C2.0Develop an awareness of the impact of alternatives to biological parenthood on parenting skills. / C2.0This competency is measured cognitively. / A

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

C1.1.1Describe the role of foster parenthood.
C1.1.2Describe challenges for foster care.
C1.1.3Describe factors affecting foster care.
C1.1.4Describe the impact of foster parenthood on siblings.
C1.1.5Describe outcomes and challenges of adoption.
C1.1.6Describe impact of adoption on parenting skills.
C1.1.7Describe various methods of assisted reproduction.
C1.1.8Describe the impact of various methods of assisting reproduction on parenting skills. / 2
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MODULE C OUTLINE:
  • Foster Parenthood
Role of foster parenthood
Challenges for foster care
Factors affecting foster care
Siblings in foster care
  • Adoption
Outcomes
Challenges
  • Assisted reproduction
Artificial reproduction
In vitro fertilization
Surrogate mothers
Ovum transfer

Learning Objectives Table of specifications

The table below identifies the percentage of cognitive objectives for each module. Instructors should develop sufficient numbers of test items at the appropriate level of evaluation.

Limited Knowledge and Proficiency / Moderate Knowledge and Proficiency / Advanced Knowledge and Proficiency / Superior Knowledge and Proficiency
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Module A / 20% / 80% / - / -
Module B / 17% / 83% / - / -
Module C / - / 100% / - / -
Learner’s Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Indicator / Key Terms / Description
1 / Limited Knowledge and Proficiency /
  • Recognize basic information about the subject including terms and nomenclature.
  • Students must demonstrate ability to recall information such as facts, terminology or rules related to information previously taught.
  • Performs simple parts of the competency. Student requires close supervision when performing the competency.

2 / Moderate Knowledge and Proficiency /
  • Distinguish relationships between general principles and facts. Adopts prescribed methodologies and concepts.
  • Students must demonstrate understanding of multiple facts and principles and their relationships, and differentiate between elements of information. Students state ideal sequence for performing task.
  • Performs most parts of the competency with instructor assistance as appropriate.

3 / Advanced Knowledge and Proficiency /
  • Examines conditions, findings, or other relevant data to select an appropriate response.
  • The ability to determine why and when a particular response is appropriate and predict anticipated outcomes.
  • Students demonstrate their ability to seek additional information and incorporate new findings into the conclusion and justify their answers.
  • Performs all parts of the competency without instructor assistance.

4 / Superior Knowledge and Proficiency /
  • Assessing conditions, findings, data, and relevant theory to formulate appropriate responses and develop procedures for situation resolution. Involves higher levels of cognitive reasoning.
  • Requires students to formulate connections between relevant ideas and observations.
  • Students apply judgments to the value of alternatives and select the most appropriate response.
  • Can instruct others how to do the competency.
  • Performs competency quickly and accurately.

A / Affective Objective /
  • Describes learning objectives that emphasize a feeling tone, an emotion, or a degree of acceptance or rejection.
  • Objectives vary from simple attention to selected phenomena to complex but internally consistent qualities of character and conscience.
  • Expressed as interests, attitudes, appreciations, values, and emotional sets or biases.

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