ECE 250 Infant and Toddler Environments

Course topics include: a) how suitable materials and a carefully planned physical environment can enhance optimum development; b) how to staff a center appropriately; c) brief review of infant-toddler development ; d) basic care giving techniques; e) how to plan curriculum; and f) resources and references.

Credits

3

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Discuss principles of a developmentally appropriate environment for infants and toddlers associated with Magda Gerber’s RIE philosophy

2. Develop activity plans using emergent curriculum for infant and toddler learning, which is based on observation

3. Describe caregiving equipment, materials, and approaches to support healthy development in a learning environment for infants and toddlers

4. Identify state rules and regulations that govern the certification of infant and toddler centers

5. Discuss characteristics and competencies of caregivers in quality, parent-friendly infant and toddler programs