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

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
38809 CD 12 01F ·T·R··· 04:00 PM-05:50 PM Monica Ganesh HOMSTD

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
CD-012.01F: In-Person OFF-CAMPUS. Located at Homestead High School. Open to all students. This class is located at Homestead High School, 21370 Homestead Rd. Cupertino, CA 95014. Any questions, please email Dr. Li Wei Sun at sunliwei@fhda.edu.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
50 Strategies for Communicating & Working etc (3rd Edition)
Gonzalez-Mena © 2014
ISBN: 9780133090277
Textbook Required $73.50 $55.25 $58.80 $29.40
50 Strategies for Communicating and Working with Diverse Families (3rd Edition)
Gonzalez-Mena
ISBN: 9780133257427
E-Book Required $110.25
50 Strategies for Communicating and Working with Diverse Families (3rd Edition)
Gonzalez-Mena
ISBN: 9780133560039
E-Book Required $110.25
50 Strategies for Communicating and Working with Diverse Families (3rd Edition)
Gonzalez-Mena
ISBN: 9780133257427
E-Book
(180 days)
Required $73.50

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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.
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