ECD 102 - Growth & Development I

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is an extensive study of philosophies and theories of growth and development of infants/toddlers. Focus is on “total” development of the child, with emphasis on physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and nutritional areas. Developmental tasks and appropriate activities are explored in the course.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032, MAT 100 and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of C.

Corequisite(s): Take ECD 101 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:

Learning about Children
Families Today
Preparing for Parenting
Pregnancy
Prenatal Care
Childbirth
The Newborn
Physical Development of the Infant and Toddler
Intellectual development of the Infant and Toddler
Social-Emotional Development of the Infant and Toddler
Providing for the Infant and Toddler’s Developmental Needs

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

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

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe typical physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development of a child from conception to age 2. (NAEYC 1a, 1b, 4c)
Identify the influence of heredity and environment on the development of the child from conception to age 2. (NAEYC 1a, 1b)
Observe and record information that reflects interrelationships of the physical, social emotional, language, and cognitive domains of development of a child from 4 months to age 2. (NAEYC 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d)
Plan age and individually appropriate activities for a child from 4 months to age 2, based on knowledge of developmental milestones. (NAEYC 1a, 1c, 4b, 4c, 4d)
Describe the importance of supportive adult relationships for children from birth through age 2. (NAEYC 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c)
Identify the South Carolina Infant/Toddler guidelines to support created lessons/activities for a child from 4 months to age 2. (NAEYC 4b, 4c, 4d)

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024