About UPFLCD
About UPFLCD
The discipline of FLCD highlights the study of the individual and collective development of family members and their relationships. It has a distinctive treatment of the body of knowledge regarding care, development, and education of young children, as well as of human development, giving primary regard to the essential role of the family. The discipline also takes into account the holistic view of development, integration of material and relational aspects of family life and designing of developmentally appropriate programs for children and suitable family life education programs for various communities and institutions (FLCD Faculty Conference, 2014).
In October 2017, brought about by the College-wide initiatives to revisit the mission and vision of each discipline, the faculty members of the FLCD Department came up with an updated definition of the FLCD during the faculty workshop:
“FLCD is the study of individual development and family relationships across the lifespan. It has a distinctive focus and perspective on care, development, and education of young children. The discipline takes into consideration the holistic view of human development in integrating material and relational aspects of family life and in designing and implementing appropriate programs for children and families within various institutions and communities.” (FLCD Faculty Workshop, October 2017)
Apart from its academic thrusts, the revised definition of the FLCD discipline is envisioned to extend to the Department’s research and extension endeavors. In recent years, there has been a boost in research activities in the U.P. Child Development Center conducted by students, faculty members, and partner researchers from other local and international universities.
Through the years, the discipline of FLCD has taken meaningful strides in the area of early childhood, care, and development within the context of family relationships. While the thrusts of the Department may change over time, its distinctive focus on early childhood care and development, family life studies, child development programs, and family life programs has remained the same.
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