ECE 161 - Infant/Toddler Development

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): RD 90 and WR 90 or WR 91 (WR 91 substitutes for both RD 90 and WR 90), or designated placement.

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 Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

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)