Class Details

CD 12
Child, Family and Community Interrelationships

Course Description

An introduction to the study of the developing person in a societal context including the interrelationship of family, schools and community. Emphasis on how ecology and socialization impact development, as well as historical and socio-cultural factors. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families. (Applicable standards to this course: National Association for the Education Young Children Standards; Standard 2 Building Family and Community Relationship, Standard 4 Using developmentally effective approaches, and Standard 5 6 Becoming a Professional; National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Early Childhood Generalist Standard 2 Equity, Fairness and Diversity, Standard 7 Family, Community Partnerships and Standard 9 Reflective Practice; Council for Exceptional Children/ Division for Early Childhood Standard 9 Professional and Ethical Practice and Standard 10 Collaboration; California Early Childhood Competencies: Culture, Diversity & Equity, Family & Community Engagement, Professionalism.)

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
C D-012.-2EY: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on-campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning. This class involves 12 hours of practical learning-through-doing activity to better your community and support children, youth and families. Other work has been done away with to make room for community engagement, so this class does not involve extra work.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.