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Evidence-based parenting education : a global perspective

Ponzetti, James J., editor

Overview

This is the first book to provide a multidisciplinary, critical, and global overview of evidence-based parenting education (PEd) programs. Readers are introduced to the best practices for Designing, implementing and evaluating effective PEd programs in order to teach clients how to be effective parents. Noted contributors from various disciplines examine evidence-based programs from the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia as well as web-based alternatives. The best practices used in a number of venues are explored, often by the developers themselves. Examples and discussion questions in Courage application of the material. Critical guidance for those who wish to design, implement, and evaluate PEd programs in various settings is provided. All chapters feature learning goals, an introduction, conclusion, key points, discussion questions, and additional resources. In addition to these elements, chapters in Part III follow it consistent structure so readers can easily compare programs-- theoretical foundations and history, needs assessment in target audience, program goals and objectives, curriculum issues, cultural implications, evidence based research and evaluation, and professional preparation and training issues. The editor has taught parenting and family life education courses for years. This book reviews key information that his students needed to become competent professionals. Highlights of the books coverage include: comprehensive summary of evidence-based PEd training programs in one volume; preparing readers for professional practices Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) by highlighting the fundamentals of developing and evaluating PEd programs; exposing readers to models of parenting education from around the world. Ideal for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses in parent education, parent-child relations, parenting, early childhood or family life education, family therapy, and home, school, and community services taught in human development and family studies, psychology, social work, sociology, education, nursing, and more, the book also serves as a resource for practitioners, counselors, clergy members, and policy makers interested in evidence-based PEd programs or those seeking to become CFLEs or parent educators.

• Publisher: Routledge
• Subject: Parenting Study and teaching.
• ISBN: 9781848725898, 1848725892, 9781848725904, 1848725906

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
HQ755.7.E955 2016	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE