(PDECCE-T) Establish Home-Centre Partnerships (Beginning Pre-school Teacher)
About This Course
Researchers and practitioners have highlighted that in order for children to reach their optimal levels of development, children will need assistance from their families and communities. This partnership is the key to the establishment of successful relationships among families, schools and communities. With this in mind, teachers of young children must effectively involve families and communities in educating all of our children. Neglecting to do this demonstrates both a lack of knowledge and a lack of caring about providing the best possible education for all children.
This module is to develop the students’ ability to establish positive home-centre partnerships by encouraging families to play an active role in supporting and shaping the development of their children. It also includes regular interaction with families, demonstrating respect towards families’ values and belief systems, and being aware of emotional responses and reflecting on own practices. Practical and effective strategies for communication and counselling will also be covered.
What You'll Learn
1. The ability to understand:
a. The benefits of establishing positive home-centre partnerships
b. The role families play in supporting and shaping the children’s development
c. Strategies to establish home-centre partnerships
d. Modes of communication that facilitate home-centre partnerships
e. The diverse range of family values and belief systems
2. The ability to:
a. Interact with families regularly to establish relationships that encourage mutual exchange of resources and information about children
b. Utilise modes of communication that are preferred and suited for varied families’ needs
c. Encourage families to play an active role in supporting and shaping their child’s development
d. Demonstrate respect and understanding towards diverse family values and belief systems
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have:
* 5 GCE ‘O’ level credits including a grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ level English Language OR Any English Language Acceptable Alternatives
OR
* 10 years of formal education in English as a medium of instruction and passed state exam with credits in 5 different subjects OR required to pass English Language
OR
* Degree with English as medium of instruction from state recognised university OR required to pass English Language Acceptable Alternatives