PSYC 352T Early Childhood Programs: Advocacy and Communications
This theory seminar is designed for teachers, administrators and advocates of early childhood programs. Students explore personal, public policy and private-sector advocacy. The structure of the state and federal government and the role and regulatory processes of the legislative branch are reviewed. Students discuss political activities and non-legislative opportunities for making public policy at the state and local levels including organizing a grassroots network. Students identify organizational resources and explore various means of communication including tips for communicating with legislators and using the media effectively.
Prerequisites
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective August 24, 2002 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Articulate strategies for effective community relations including marketing, interaction with parents and community and public policy advocacy.
- Describe the theory and elements of effective personnel management.
- Identify and demonstrate problem solving and conflict resolution techniques.
- Review current theories of multi-cultural education and explain and evaluate their own approach.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
- Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
- Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.
- Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.