Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Explain 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 diverse perspectives of the child within the family, community, and school systems, and various approaches to parent involvement
3. Articulate 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 the design of appropriate learning environments to meet the needs of infants and toddlers
5. Apply individual and group guidance and problem-solving techniques to develop 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. Identify the cultural contexts for young children’s growth, development, and learning including such areas as learning styles, bilingualism, cultural values, race, and ethnicity
7. Articulate rationale for and implementation of best practices relating to infant and toddler’s healthy physical development, including disease prevention, special health care adaptations, and treatments, nutrition, and safety
8. Formulate the bridge between theory and application through student experiences in the laboratory setting