The Early Childhood Education Program in the School of Education (Faculty of Education and Social Work) at Thompson Rivers University is seeking a sessional faculty member who will teach ECED 2440 (Working with Families [3 credits]) in F2026.
ECED 2440 (Working with Families):
A strong, reciprocal and respectful relationship between families and educators is a critical component of quality early childhood education programs. The impact of personal experiences on professional interactions are examined within the context of understanding diverse family structures and contemporary issues. Interpersonal communication strategies for building relationships, problem solving, and conflict resolution with families are explored, and a variety of strategies to share information with families are reviewed.