ECD 207 - Inclusive Care for Infants and Toddlers

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the field of infants and toddlers with special needs. Emphasis will be placed on instructional strategies, adaptations, environment, inclusion, etiology, federal legislation, family partnership, multicultural considerations, and optimal development.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032 and RDG 032 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Instructional strategies
Adaptations
Environment
Inclusion
Etiology
Federal legislation
Family partnership
Multicultural considerations

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
A grade of C is required for all course work.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the benefits and challenges of including infants and toddlers in a child care program. (NAEYC 1a, 4a)
Identify and understand the principles of infant/toddler physical, cognitive, language, social, self-help, and motor development. (NAEYC 1a, 1b)
Identify and practice strategies for discussing developmental concerns with families. (NAEYC 2b)
Identify and practice adapting materials and activities for infants and toddlers with special needs. (NAEYC 5b, 5c)
Identify resources for parents and caregivers at the local and state level that would assist in meeting needs. (NAEYC 6b)

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021