ECE 107 — ECE-107. Infant and Toddler Development. (3 Credits)
Studies patterns of growth, concepts, principles and theories of development for children from birth to toddlers. Examines needs of infants and toddlers in various childcare settings that are safe, developmentally and culturally appropriate. Skills will be developed to manage a safe environment indoors and outdoors while planning stimulating age appropriate activities that concentrate on all areas of development with particular attention to language development. Recognize atypical and typical development with infants and toddlers. Provide an understanding of good health and nutrition. Observe and document development and communicate findings, to inform programmatic decisions which will help a child develop a positive sense of self. Guide children with positive methods of discipline. Maintaining professionalism in practice with confidentiality and respect for families while continuing to.