ECE 161 - Infant - Toddler Development

3 Credit(s)

Course Description: Explores child growth and development in detail from the prenatal period to age three, including elements of quality care for infants and toddlers. Direct experience observing infants and toddlers in a group setting will be an important part of the course.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe early brain development and the impact of responsive caregiving and trauma on the developing brain.
CLO#2: Identify major child development theories that inform infant-toddler growth and learning.
CLO#3: Explain how culture affects child rearing practices and early child development.
CLO#4: Describe major developmental milestones for infants and toddlers in all areas of development.
CLO#5: Apply observation methods to identify developmental milestones in infants and toddlers. (ILO: Communication)

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Notebook and writing materials for taking notes and to conduct observations; access to Blackboard via computer.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.