ECED& 132 - Infants and Toddlers Care

3 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 retentive care.

Course Note Formerly EDUC 250.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Designed to Serve * Professional-technical students working towards a Specialization Certificate in Infant/Toddler or the AAS degree in Early Childhood Education. * Current practitioners. * Transfer students as emphasis area credit.
Active Date 20190709T10:50:38

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
I. Growth and Development

II. Relationships with families

III. Regulations and licensing related to basic health and safety

IV. Environments

V. Curriculum & Interactions

VI. Professionalism

Student 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.
I. Child Growth & Development -
3.a: Recognizes that interaction with people and the environment stimulates the child’s brain function; 3.c: Identifies developmental stages of toddler development from 13-36 months in six-month increments.

Design a plan to support reciprocal, culturally sensitive partnerships with families
IV. Family & Community Partnerships
Relationships with Families 3.c: Recognizes that information on cultural and family beliefs about child-rearing is learned through active outreach and engagement with parents.

Select positive guidance techniques that are appropriate and effective with infants and toddlers
VI. Interactions
Providing Guidance- 3.a: Demonstrates an understanding of infant behaviors and response in a supportive and positive manner. 3.b: Maintains appropriate expectations of infant and toddler attention spans, interests, social abilities, and physical needs.

Critique infant and toddler early learning environments, articulating environmental influences on the learning processes of infants and toddlers during authentic play activities.
II. Curriculum and Learning Environment
4.c: Creates learning in the environment by using materials, child-choice and play as a context for enhancing development and active learning.

Describe a plan for a developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant curriculum that supports language, physical, cognitive, creative, social, and emotional development.
II. Curriculum and Learning Environment General
3.c: Builds children’s understanding of their own and other cultures by providing cultural experiences using songs, stories, and language familiar to the child. 3.d: Builds children’s pride in their cultures, families, and communities by creating learning centers that reflect a culture and community members of the children