Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Analyze physical maturation, cognitive and language development, and social-emotional development from pre-birth to approximately 3 years of age, including the impact of early experiences
2. Examine the diverse perspectives of the family, parent/child/community/school systems, and various approaches to parent involvement
3. Articulate the rationale for and implementation of developmentally appropriate practices in the education of infants and toddlers including techniques of informal and formal assessment, strategies for working with infants and toddlers with special needs, and the process for evaluating infant/toddler programs
4. Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum through the facilitation of play and design appropriate learning environments to meet the needs of infants and toddlers
5. Apply individual and group guidance and problem-solving techniques to create positive and supportive relationships with children and adults, encourage positive social interaction among children and adults; and to develop personal self-control, self-motivation, and self-esteem in infants and toddlers
6. Investigate the cultural contexts of young children’s growth and development, including learning styles, bilingualism, cultural values, race, and ethnicity
7. Articulate the rationale for and implementation of best practices relating to infant’s and toddler’s healthy physical development including disease prevention, special health care adaptations and treatments, nutrition, and safety