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COURSE TOPICS:
The course will cover: cultural characteristics, cultural differences and cultural
conflicts and will address the importance of understanding and respecting each family's
characteristics and differences. We will also cover differing parenting styles and different
ethnic groups' perspective and attitudes toward young children with special needs and/or
early intervention.
In ECI 101
Sections 2.3, 2.14, 2.15, 2.31
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METHODS OF STUDENT EVALUATION:
Each student will be required to keep a reflective journal (submit on 23 June and
28 July) (20 points), present a Family History/Family Tree Presentation (20 points),
present a chapter from assigned text (20 points), present a Case Study (20 points), read
and be prepared to discuss: "A Magnificent Exchange" (10 points) and attend class and
participate (10 points).
Your final grade will be based on the total points earned from the course require-
ments, utilizing the following grading scale:
A - 92 - 100 points
B - 82 - 91 points
C - 72 - 81 points
D - 62 - 71 points
F - 61 points and below
Note: For academic credit, student must attain a grade of "C" or better.
CLASS POLICIES:
Students with disabilities. Appropriate accommodation will be made for students
with documented disabilities. Documentation and request for accommodations must first
be made with Disability Services. Following approval from Disability Services, meet
with me privately to discuss accommodations. You should meet with me at the beginning
of the semester.
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COURSE SCHEDULE
9 June Discuss: Garcia Coll, C.T. & Meyer, E.C. The Sociocultural Context of
Infant Development.
"Family Tree" Presentation and Discuss (1 hour)
"Family Tree" Presentation and Discuss (1 hour)
Chapter 1 - Family, Culture and Values. Ethnic, Cultural and Language
Diversity in Intervention Settings.
ACTIVITY AND DISCUSSION
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14 July Chapter 7 - Families with Latino Roots.
Case Study Presentation
ACTIVITY AND DISCUSSION
Chapter 8 - Families with Asian Roots.
Case Study Presentation
ACTIVITY AND DISCUSSION
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS - SUMMER 2008
PROGRAM IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DISORDERS
Identify the important key elements when working with young children from
diverse cultural backgrounds and their families.
Gain a greater appreciation and respect for other cultures - namely those that
differ from your own.
Understand that your own culture and values may or may not be shared by the
families you work with.
The knowledge base that you should gain from this course will be:
Acquiring the communication skills to work with young children from diverse
backgrounds and their families.
Gaining the expertise that is not only impacted by training, but also by developing
person attributes like examining your own personal characteristics and learning
that these attributes can be subject to change and can be subject to growth.
A basis for self-assessment and reflection. You will learn from your own
experiences and from reflecting upon others' experiences.
The ability to reflect upon one's interactions, observations and assessments. These
reflections will enable you to act intentionally, deliberately and thoughtfully,
rather than acting upon tradition, impulse or routines.
To help you determine your own areas of competence and to focus on areas where
you may need further growth.
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