| Course Number | Course Title / Description / MnTC Goals / Prerequisites | Credits | ||
| ECED | 1120 | Diverse Children and Family Relations | 3 | |
| This course will study the influence of different variables impacting effective teacher, caregiver and family relationships. Family diversity, parenting styles and attitudes, and their relationship to the caregiver-child relationship will be emphasized. Cultural dilemmas and their impact on early care and education will be identified as students begin to evaluate their own cultural competence. Students will learn how to identify and strengthen the positive factors that empower families. | ||||