This course is titled “Understanding Behavior and Family Dynamics.” In order to fully understand these ideas, we must have a thorough understanding of what family is so that we can provide family-centered support. Viewing the child as an integral part of the family helps one develop a more culturally sensitive approach. Everything we do must support the family as a whole in order to be able to advocate for the needs of the children we work with.(Supporting Partnerships for Success, n.d.). To prepare for this discussion, read Chapter 1 of your course text and watch the video 2010’s American Family Defined: Then, address the following: Examine how the definition of family shared in the video 2010’s American Family Defined is similar or different to the definition of family shared in your course text. Make sure to include specific examples to support your examination. Describe what providing family-centered support means to you. Use the Guiding Principles of Family Support Programs document to support your ideas. Summarize how understanding the definition of family will allow you to be family centered when advocating for children and their families. Support your summary with one additional scholarly source.

Parables of Christ    Write a 5 page research paper on one of the parables of Christ.  In your paper identify the purpose and setting of the parable.  Also describe the importance of this parable to the church of today and how it can apply to your personal life.    Must Reference:  Bible  Four other sources  Follow Turabian style and include a title page and bibliography (which do not count toward the 5-page requirement

Unit VI Reflection Paper One of the most controversial methods of ending job discrimination is through the concept of affirmative action. In this reflection paper assignment, discuss your feelings about the use of affirmative action in a law enforcement organization. Do you believe that affirmative action is justified or unjustified? Explain why you feel this way, and use specific examples to illustrate your point. Your reflection paper should be three pages in length, and APA Format with 3 Intext citations.

Overview: For this assignment, you will view a video which describes the development of collaborative partnerships and ongoing relationships with families and the community. This video emphasizes that collaborative partnerships are essential to children’s ability to celebrate learning outcomes by defining and listing characteristics of collaborative partnerships through real-life examples. Watch the following video: Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities Instructions: After viewing the video write a 3-4 page paper which includes: What are 3 characteristics of collaborative partnerships? Describe these characteristics in detail, including the roles of early learning practitioners and family members towards creating and maintaining these alliances. What are 2 ways in which families can provide vital assessment information? Be specific, defining assessment measures family can use to collect their own data on child development. Define and describe best practices which educators can employ towards include family interests and concerns into early learning partnership endeavors. How can the educator/facility provide assessment information in useful ways to families? Include at least 2 distinct practices for providing this information in meaningful ways. Be sure to use proper spelling, grammar, and APA format in your submission.

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