Cultural Perspectives on Parenting was a two-part national satellite educational series designed to explore the influence of culture on parenting, and how to use family-centered practices to better support families of diverse cultures.
Most people think of culture as heritage, but it’s much more. Culture is a combination of thoughts, feelings, attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviors that are shared by a racial, ethnic, religious or social group. Cultural Perspectives on Parenting ties these and other key concepts together to help professionals and volunteers better meet the needs of families in an increasingly diverse world.
The two-part series highlighted:
- Understanding and developing cultural competence and using family-centered practices to work with families of diverse cultures - original broadcast on October 23, 2003.
Presented by Rosa Milagros (Amy) Santos, University of Illinois- Urbana, and William D. Allen, Outreach at Life Innovations, Inc., Minneapolis, MN.
- Research related to parent/school involvement involving families of three different cultures (Dominican, Portugese, Cambodian) and practical suggestions on working with Latino youth and their families - original broadcast on November 13, 2003.
Presented by Cynthia Garcia Coll, Brown University, Rhode Island, and Francisco Villarruel, Michigan State University.
Download the order form (pdf) for information ordering a VHS of the satellite broadcasts, $30.
For more information, go to:
www.extension.iastate.edu/culture/