learns about the role of the family in the child’s development, growth and learning
understands the time and place-dependence of the family and parenthood and recognises the phenomena involved in becoming a parent from both an individual and a societal perspective.
is familiar with the main theories of the family and parenting
be able to examine the family from the perspective of different disciplines
understands the importance of cooperation with the family and the home and his/her own role in this cooperation
can examine the construction of parenthood and parenting support in the context of children with disabilities, long-term illnesses or other developmental or learning and growth risks
understand and apply theoretical concepts and models of everyday family life and parenting of children with different background
Content
Definitions of parenthood and family, and family diversity
Parenthood and family from the perspective of different disciplines
Parenting, family and home as a child’s environment for growing and learning
Parenting, home education and the family in research
