ECD 205 - Socialization and Group Care of Infants and Toddlers

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is the study of the socialization and group care of infants and toddlers. Emphasis is on guidance and management, understanding behavior, temperament, the importance of routines, primary care and continuity of care, and examining the elements of quality environments.

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

Corequisite(s): Take ECD 102 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Program Policies
Temperament
Responsive Practices
Emotional Development
Socialization and Behavior
Impact of Routines and Environment on the Child’s Social Emotional Development

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:

Use a variety of strategies to encourage infant and toddler social-emotional development. (NAEYC 1a, 1b, 1c)
Identify different young children’s temperamental traits and develop techniques for dealing with these different styles in infant/toddler groups. (NAEYC 1b, 1c, 2b)
Develop guidance and discipline techniques to foster responsive caregiving practices with infants and toddlers in group care. (NAEYC 1b, 1c)
Match caregiver strategies to infant/toddler social-emotional milestones. (NAEYC 1a-c, 3b 4b)
Identify the multiple influences on infants and toddlers and the importance of partnerships with the child’s family. (NAEYC 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c)
Identify the SC Infant Toddler Guidelines as a resource to support infant and toddler social development. (NAEYC 1a-c, 5c)

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

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
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Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
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Student Help Services
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Official Course Syllabus
2022-2023