Course Descriptions
ECE : Infant & Toddler Dev 10307151 In this 3-credit course you will study infant and toddler development as it applies to an early childhood education setting . Course competencies include : integrate strategies that support diversity , cultural responsiveness , and anti-bias perspectives ; analyze development of infants and toddlers ( conception to thirty-six months ); correlate prenatal and postnatal conditions with development ; summarize child development theories ; analyze the role of heredity and the environment ; examine culturally and developmentally appropriate environments for infants and toddlers , examine the role of brain development in early learning ( conception through thirty-six months ); examine caregiving routines as curriculum ; and examine developmental and environmental assessment strategies for infants and toddlers . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
ECE : Infant Toddler Group Care 10307169 Elements of quality , philosophical foundation , respect , relationships , culturally sensitive care , diversity in group care , brain development , assessment and planning in a variety of settings for young children . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
ECE : Family & Community Rel 10307195 In this 3-credit course you will examine the role of relationships with family and community in early childhood education . Course competencies include : implement strategies that support diversity , cultural responsiveness , and anti-bias perspectives when working with families and community ; analyze contemporary family patterns and trends ; identify strategies to strengthen and support families ; explore effective communication strategies ; discover strategies for developing respectful and reciprocal relationships with families ; analyze strategies to promote family engagement in early childhood education programs ; explore a variety of formats for meeting with families in their contexts ; advocate for children and families ; and explore community resources that provide a range of services for children and families . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
ECE : Infant & Toddler Capstone 10307115 Encompass and integrate the theory , practice , and reflections related to Courses 1 , 2 , 3 . Supervised demonstration in the learner ' s own infant / toddler setting . Student portfolio development is required . Student must be in an early childhood setting with infants or toddlers ( birth to 35 months ) during this course . THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN LAST . ( Prerequisites : 10-307-151 ECE : Infant & Toddler Dev ; 10-307-169 ECE : Infant / Toddler-Group Care ; 10-307-195 ECE : Family & Community Rel ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
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