ECD 200 - Curriculum Issues in Infant and Toddler Development

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is a study of infant and toddler care. Emphasis is on brain development and its implications for caring for infants and toddlers. Planning and teaching strategies as they relate to child development, curriculum and environment are included in the course.

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

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

Course Topics:

Infant-Toddler Education
Caregiving as Curriculum
Play and Exploration as Curriculum
Perception
Motor Skills
Cognition
Language
Emotions
Social Skills
The Physical Environment
The Social Environment
Adult Relationships in Infant-Toddler Care and Education Programs

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

Required Materials:

Computer with Internet access
Word processing software (must be able to save Word format)
Anti-virus software

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:

Demonstrate an understanding that infant/toddler curriculum must reflect the individual child’s needs and interest. (NAEYC 1a, 1b, 2a, 3b-d,)
Create a physical and social environment that reflects knowledge of current growth and development research and addresses and meets the needs of children and families. (NAEYC 3a-d)
Identify the SC Infant Toddler Guidelines as a resource to support current growth and development in infants and toddlers in the six domains of physical health, emotional health, social development, motor development, language and communication development and cognitive development. (NAEYC 1a-c, 5c)
Demonstrate an understanding that curriculum should be based on knowledge of an information gained from children’s families (NAEYC 2a-c, 4a- d,).
Demonstrate the ability to responsibly observe, document, and assess young children to promote positive outcomes for young children. (NAEYC 3d)

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024