FAMCSCI X001 - Building Family Strengths: Foundations of Family Engagement (Course 1)
This 3-hour course is designed for early childhood professionals and educators seeking to strengthen their understanding of family engagement in today’s diverse world. Participants will explore the evolving structures of modern families, distinguish between family involvement and engagement, and reflect on personal biases that may impact their work with families. The course is grounded in current research and offers practical strategies for building inclusive, supportive partnerships with families.
Delivery Options
Online Self-Paced: A course that is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through it independently at your own pace, within the timeframe designated. Online modules may include readings, lecture videos, assignments, quizzes and more.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take 3 hours to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Successful completion of this course requires achieving a score of 80% or higher on quizzes. Quizzes can be taken multiple times.
Technology Requirements
- Use Chrome browser for Windows and MacOS (make sure both the browser and your computer OS are current and do not need updating)
- Avoid Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge, as they do not seem to be compatible.
- Set up messages from Canvas at notifications@instructure.com as a trusted/whitelisted email address in your email contacts, so that our messages/announcements don't end up in your Junk/Spam folder. Messages sent to you via this system will list Canvas as the Sender, not OSU.
What You'll Learn
- Describe the diverse structures and dynamics of modern families
- Differentiate between family involvement and family engagement
- Identify and reflect on personal biases that may affect family relationships
- Apply research-based strategies to support inclusive family engagement
- Recognize challenges and opportunities in building strong family partnerships
What You'll Earn
- A Foundations of Family Engagement certificate of completion from Ohio State University Extension.
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or course records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
For questions about course details email reister.6@osu.edu or economos.2@osu.edu.