Family Case Study

Step 1: Carefully review the unit Readings and Resources and the case study materials
paying special attention to the concept of “good ideas” to support the child and his
family.
Step 2: Write a 1-2 page paper that addresses the following areas:
• In your own words, summarize the key issues concerning the child and family and
the strategies used by the teacher.
• Connect the strategies used by the teacher to at least two (2) of the following ECE
resources:
1) one ideal or principle from the NAEYC Code of Ethics.
2) one key element from the NAEYC Early Childhood Professional Preparation
Standard 2: Building Family and Community Relationships
a. Key Elements
• 2a. Knowing about and understanding diverse family and
community characteristics.
• 2b. Supporting and engaging families and communities through
respectful, reciprocal relationships.
• 2c. Involving families and communities in young children’s
development and learning.
CHS236 – Home, School, and
Community
Unit 4 Assignment: Family Case Study
3) one theory (Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological theory, Vygotsky’s sociocultural
theory, or family systems theory).
4) one Strengthening Families Protective Factor, and/or
5) a Help Me Grow System core component.
• Write the complete title of each resource (ethical ideal or principle, standard key
element, theory, protective factor, and/or Help Me Grow component) that you
connect to the teacher strategies.
• Use key terms (e.g., ideals, principles, and ethical responsibility) that demonstrate
your comprehension of ECE concepts and terminology.

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