Introduction to families
Family Structure
Family Dynamic
Resilience
ECE general
100

this family unit consist of a mother, father, and 2 children. 

What is Nuclear Family 

100

This theory about family is understood
best by conceptualizing it as a complex, dynamic, and changing collection of parts, subsystems and family
members.

Family Systems Theory 

100
What are the 4 founding families 

African NS 

Gaelic 

Acadian

Mi'kmaq

100

persevere, adapt, how to cope with risk, and this helps deal with stress and challenges in the face of adversity? 

Resilience 

100

Name all 3 lead faculty of ECE at NSCC

Justin 

Matthew

Natalie 

200

This family extends beyond the nuclear family, to include grandparents, aunts and uncles 

Extended Family 

200

When considering the role of family in society, this theory has the idea uphold the notion that families are an important social institution and that they play a key role in stabilizing society.

Functionalism 

200

What year was it when Educators would visit homes to support children's transition to child care 

1960's

200

This factor helps you focus on understanding yourself better. (Intrinsic, Temperamental traits and abilities, personality) 

Protective Factors

200

Name three African ns faculty 

Justin 

Anne Briscombe 

Kerri Johnson 

Trina Fraser 

300

This type of family is when a person feels rejected or
outcast by their biological or
childhood family, they can go out
into the world to find people who
accept them for who they are and
support them with love community
and understanding.

What is Chosen Family

300

This theory highlights the role of power in
family life and suggests that the family is often
not a haven but rather an arena where power
struggles can occur.

Conflict Theory 

300

To educate parents

To empower parents 

provide the best quality of continuity care between day care and home

Parents opportunity for input in program are all key parts in what? 

Family Engagement 

300

Protective factors exist within the child in the following ways: 

Sense of being loved, Belonging, Self-esteem, Empathy, Sense of control, Cognitive and reasoning skills, Social skills and good communication skills. 

300

What are the courses ending on Feb 16

Psychology 

Family Studies 

400

This family type happens when two or more family units split apart and come together to form a new family. This is often the byproduct of a
divorce or separation. This family will include members like stepparents, step-siblings and stepchildren


What is Blended family 

400

This model has the following systems Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem, Chronosystem. 

Ecological Model 

400

Family – Centered, culturally sensitive care incorporates the following beliefs:

1. Family is key in the lives of children 

2. Each Family must be respected without judgement or preconceptions 

3. Culturally, ethnic, and religious diversity must be honored. 

4. Programs must support families and practices needed to embrace diversity 

400

Opportunity for learning, Adequate nutrition, and community support for families are all important for children in the early years to have what? 

Good quality care 

400

What 2 new courses will be taking on Feb 20th 

Emergent Literacy 

Infant and Toddler care 

500

We did an assignment where we explored our families, what was the name of the assignment? 

History of African NS Families 

500

This long debated topic  influenced by everything that we experience in our life as well as some things that
come from our biological makeup which is? 

Nature vs Nurture 

500

Famliy Centred practice is based on beliefs and values that: 

1. Acknowledge the importance of the family system on child development. 

2. Respect families as decisions makers for their children and themselves 

3. Support families in their role of raising and educating children. 

500

what can Early Childhood Educators do to reduce risk factors? 

First is to understand the risks that a particular family is facing

* Could be helping family find after hours childcare

* Provide places to go for support in other areas

500

What are the names of your peers in your class 

Afrika   Angie   Araba, Alexis, Zee 

Lariah Mackenzie, Shawnna , Iesha

Keona-mae  Natasha , Dana , Semone

Raneeya , Shonice , Madison , Rose