CHS236 HOME,SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

CHS236 HOME,SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

UNIT 3 ASSIGNMENT

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This assignment requires analysis of a family case study.  You will write a 2 to 3 page, APA-formatted paper not including the cover and references pages (a total of 4 to 5 pages).

• Read the article, "Intentionally Thoughtful Family Engagement in Early Childhood Education".  
  • The case study is found on pages 4 and 5 (13 and 14).  
  • The case study focuses on a 4-year-old boy from China who does not speak English and behaves developmentally more like a 2-year-old.  You will read about relationships between the child, his family, grandparents and teachers.
• When reading the case study:  Reflect on what you have learned about the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, professional standards for Building Family and Community Relationships, sociological theories, the Protective Factors Framework, and Help Me Grow.
• Write your paper: 
  • Identify and present in explicit details the issues concerning the family. 
  • Design a plan of support for the family utilizing at least two of the following:  1) NAEYC’s ideals, 2) guiding principles, 3) professional standards, 4) theories, 5) the protective factors, and/or 6) Help Me Grow core components.
  • Demonstrate comprehension of key concepts and terminology in the articulation of your plan.  For example:  Use key terms such as ideals, principles, ethical responsibility.  State the full names of protective factors.

APA Format:

• Use APA (American Psychological Association) 6th edition to cite and reference all work.  This includes in-text citations and bibliographic references.