ECHS 1150 - Infant-Toddler Development & Curriculum

4.00 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: ECHS 1100 with grade C or better and ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210 with grade C or better

(replaces but does not equate to ECHS 1540)

This course focuses on growth and development of infants and toddlers as it relates to planning authentic learning opportunities and developmentally appropriate environments. Theories of development (social, emotional, cognitive, physical and language) provide the foundation of knowledge necessary to support young children through observation, assessment and curriculum planning. Because children are viewed in the context of family, culture, and community, and cognition is directly influenced by social connections, students will learn appropriate caregiving strategies and how to support and empower families through respectful and reciprocal relationships. Students will complete 30 hours of observation with infants and toddlers.

(4 contact hrs)

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