ECED& 132: Infant/Toddler Care

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Class Program

Early Childhood Education

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092522

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Examine the unique developmental needs of infants and toddlers. Study the role of the caregiver, relationships with families, developmentally appropriate practices, nurturing environments for infants and toddlers, and culturally relevant care.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

ECED& 105 or EDUC& 115

Course Learning Outcomes

Discuss developmental milestones from birth to 36 months articulating the influences of individual development, temperament and cultural norms in the context of important, ongoing relationships.

Design a plan to support reciprocal, culturally sensitive partnerships with families.

Select positive guidance techniques that are appropriate and effective with infants and toddlers.

Critique infant and toddler early learning environments, articulating environmental influences on the learning processes of infants and toddlers during authentic play activities.

Describe a plan for developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant curriculum that supports language, physical, cognitive, creative, social, and emotional development.

Core Topics

Development of the infant through toddler in all areas and the impact of family and community culture and community resources. Importance of Individual development, temperament and cultural norms in the context of important ongoing relationships
Program development, implementation and assessment of programs for the environment, health and safety, child guidance and program evaluation.
Planning routines and activities for the infant-toddler age group including transitions, active and quiet activities, mealtimes, independence and self-help, group and peer relations, and adult guidance and support.
Planning developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate experiences that support development of the infant-toddler that includes play, exploration, and social interaction.