Introduction to Infant and Toddler Care and Education
Course #: ECHD 608
Description:
This course examines the strengths and needs of infants and toddlers with regard to communication, motor, problem solving, and personal-social domains. Types of programs serving infants, toddlers and their families, focusing on the design of optimum environments and curricula, will be studied. Special topic issues of infants and toddlers with disabilities and/or at risk for developmental delays, child development and referral to early intervention will be explored in depth. This course is designed to teach students how to apply theory, research and evidenced-based practices with infants and toddlers (prenatal-3 years). The coursework is developed on the premise of an ecological systems model using culturally responsive and diverse abilities practices.
Pre Requisites: Co-requisite: ECHD 611 and ECHD 666