CDEC 1321 - THE INFANT AND TODDLER
A study of appropriate infant and toddler programs (birth to age 3), including an overview of development, quality routines, learning environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Summarize prenatal development and the birth process
Discuss theories of development as they apply to infants and toddlers
Outline growth and development of children from birth to age 3
Analyze components of teacher/child interactions and positive guidance techniques
Design learning environments
Select materials and activities for infants and toddlers
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0