FAMCSCI X002 - Building Family Strengths: The Role of the Teacher (Course 2)
This 3-hour course is designed for early childhood professionals who are passionate about their work and committed to building strong connections with families and communities. Participants will reflect on their role as educators, explore foundational child development concepts, and examine how intentional teaching practices support meaningful family engagement. This course encourages self-reflection and provides practical strategies to strengthen relationships with children and 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
- Explain key principles of child development and how they inform teaching practices
- Reflect on your role as an early childhood educator in supporting family engagement
- Identify characteristics of a well-prepared teacher who builds strong relationships with families
- Apply strategies to foster trust and collaboration with families and communities
What You'll Earn
- A The Role of the Teacher 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.