Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education 409 CHF 3350 - Diverse Families Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A comparative analysis of various types of ethnic families in the United States reflecting their social and political dynamics with extensive coverage of the family lifestyles, traditions and values. Several American ethnic groups will be examined including historical background, key ethnic cultural components, traditional and current ethnic family characteristics, and changes and adaptations to the ethnic family and culture. CHF 3450 - Adult Development Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Growth and development through young, middle, and late adulthood within a developmental and family system context. CHF 3500 - Young Children at Risk Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Focuses on the elements of the child's history, status, biological traits, and social circumstances that have the potential of placing the child in a position of risk in early childhood settings during the early childhood period. Prerequisite: CHF 1500 or equivalent. CHF 3550 - Parenting Education Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Online] A course designed to assist in the acquisition of skills and knowledge regarding the understanding and facilitation of contemporary parents in their parenting role. Course content will include conceptualizations and strategies from both contemporary theoretical and applied perspectives. Prerequisite: CHF 1400, CHF 1500, and CHF 2400, or consent of instructor. CHF 3640 - Working with Parents Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Prepares students to be advocates and practitioners of parent involvement by exploring philosophies, processes, and methods for working with parents and involving them in their child's learning process. Components of family structure, economics, cultural diversity, second-language learners, communication skills, community resources, and a model for parent involvement are integrated into the student experience. CHF 3650 - Family Processes Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] An examination of family internal dynamics and family systems for the purpose of enrichment, problem prevention and education. Prerequisite: CHF 2400. CHF 3680 - Teaching Experience in the Preschool Credits: (3) Provides students an opportunity to be an assistant teacher, to observe and interact with children on an individual and group basis; plan, develop, and implement activities for children. Prerequisite: CHF 1500, CHF 2610 and CHF 2620, or consent of instructor. CHF 3850 - Current Research Methods in Child and Family Studies Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] An introduction to the methods and types of research used in the study of family issues and processes. Focus of the course includes the development of student knowledge and skills used in applying the scientific method in family studies contexts. Understanding, reviewing, evaluating, and interpreting the methods and conclusions reported in the professional empirically based journals will also be emphasized. Prerequisite: CHF 1500, CHF 2400. CHF 4130 - Language Development and Emergent Literacy in Early Childhood Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course explores current theory, research, and evidence based practices for promoting early language and emergent literacy development (birth 8 years) in home, child care, prekindergarten, and primary education environments through collaborative practices between early childhood professionals and parents. Prerequisite: CHF 1500. CHF 4201 - Coaching EC/ECE Professionals: Foundation & Organization of Coaching Application: Organization & Self Reflection Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Educator coaching is an evidence-based strategy to increase program quality and teacher effectiveness in early childhood/ early childhood education classrooms, programs, and home delivery systems. This course will train EC/ECE coaches using material from research-based sources and program experiences. Participants will learn recommended practices in coaching related to early childhood and develop a systematic, individualized approach to effective coaching. Participants will learn practical strategies for coaching early childhood staff of diverse backgrounds and varying adult learning Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog