BKE 2322 - Cultural and Individual Variations in Children and Families

Credits: 3 hrs

This course studies various cultural contexts of families with typical and atypical birth-to-kindergarten children. Students examine culture-specific child-rearing practices, family configuration, complex and differential interactions that are culture-based and their relationship to child and family perceptions, attitudes and behaviors. The complexities of family structure and individual uniqueness are examined. Students study how individual children develop in response to different family cultural contexts. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Grade: C or better.