2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 28, 2024  
2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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EDU 334 - Infants and Toddlers: Curriculum, Observation and Analysis

Introduction to education and care of children under three years old, including observation and analysis in multiple settings and a required field placement. Examines principles and theory for planning developmentally appropriate, safe and healthy environments for infants and toddlers, with emphasis on play-based curriculum, the impact of culture, relationships with families and early intervention. Prerequisite: PSY 101. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Articulate a theoretical understanding of infant and toddler issues, trends, and development in the context of early education and care settings.
  2. Apply knowledge of infant and toddler development, play-based experiences, and developmentally appropriate practices when developing early care and educational experiences.
  3. Demonstrate skills in observing and assessing developmentally appropriate practices, early learning environments, and programming for infant and toddler education and care.
  4. Demonstrate professional reflective practices when examining one's beliefs and assumptions about relationships in infant and toddler care settings.



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