CDEC-1321 The Infant and Toddler

A study of appropriate infant and toddler programs (birth to age 3), including an overview of development, quality routines, learning environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques. Lec 3, Cr 3

Credits

3

Outcomes

  1. Summarize prenatal development and the birth process.
  2. Discuss theories of development as they apply to infants and toddlers.
  3. Outline growth and development of children from birth to age 3.
  4. Analyze components of teacher/child interactions and positive guidance techniques.
  5. Design learning environments.
  6. Select materials and activities for infants and toddlers.