2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ECED& 132 - Infant and Toddler Care



3.0 Credits
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. 
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe developmental milestones from birth to 36 months articulating the influences of individual development, temperament, and cultural norms.
  2. Design a plan to support reciprocal, culturally sensitive partnerships with families.
  3. Critique infant and toddler early learning environments, articulating environmental influences on the learning processes of infants and toddlers during authentic play activities. 
  4. Examine positive guidance techniques that are appropriate and effective with infants and toddlers.
  5. Create a plan for developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant curriculum that supports language, physical, cognitive, creative, social, and emotional development.
  6. Identify resources supporting infant/toddler programs and infant/toddler specialist.
  7. Demonstrate observation and documentation to identify learning and developmental needs for infants and toddlers.



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