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Posted: 02/02/05
Updated: 11/30/05
ECE 132 - Infant/Toddler Development
Introduces
the three developmentally meaningful age periods during infancy. Provides knowledge,
grounded in brain and attachment research, about how children learn and the
skills and attitudes necessary to support optimum social/emotional, cognitive,
and physical development for children from birth to three. Principles of brain
development and language and communication will be explored in depth. Special
emphasis is placed on experiential learning to show caregivers practical ways
of meeting the fundamental needs of all infants in group care settings and of
helping them learn the lessons that every infant comes
into the world eager to learn. The needs
of infants and toddlers with established disabilities as well as those at risk
for developmental problems will be examined from the perspective of early
intervention and inclusion.
Competency Areas
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Ages of Infancy |
Class |
5 |
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D. Lab |
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P. Lab/O.B.I. |
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Brain Development |
Credit |
5 |
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Discoveries of Infancy |
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Language and
Communication |
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Special Needs |
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Prerequisite: |
Provisional Admission |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will: |
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Class |
D.Lab
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P.Lab |
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Ages of Infancy |
3 |
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Identify the three
developmentally meaningful age periods during infancy |
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Explain why ages
overlap |
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Understanding/Supporting Behavior |
5 |
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0 |
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Describe the
importance of reading infant cues |
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Recognize the
importance of primary caregiving and continuity of
care in supporting behavior Identify the role of
early experiences in relationships in developmental progress Demonstrate how
caregiver expectations influence infant/toddler behavior Describe the
responsive process |
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Social-Emotional Milestones |
8 |
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Identify the three
major temperament patterns Recognize
temperamental traits and their handling Identify the stages of
emotional development Describe baby’s
emotional milestones Identify emotional
strengths and their development Describe how to get in
tune with infants and toddlers Explain the
caregiver’s role in the child’s development of self |
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Socialization |
8 |
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Identify the roots of
socialization Describe socialization
techniques Demonstrate caregiver
practices that guide acceptable behavior for infants and toddlers Describe ways of
dealing with aggressive behavior Explore ways of
responding to competing demands |
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Brain Development |
8 |
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Describe how the brain
develop during infancy Identify
the role of genetics and experience in brain development Describe
the relationship between social/emotional early interactions and
brain structuring Identify
factors that may suspend or hamper brain development Explain
how synaptic connections are made |
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Discoveries of Infancy |
8 |
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Identify how and what
children learn Summarize the
intellectual activity of infancy Identify the six
discoveries of infancy Describe caregiver
practices that support and facilitate cognitive development Identify developmental
milestones in cognitive development and learning Discuss the
distinction between work and play |
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Language and
Communication |
5 |
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Identify the earliest
signs in the emergence of communication Identify warning signs
of possible language delays Describe the
relationship between language and relationships/interactions Describe caregiver
practices that support language development and communication Identify developmental
milestones in language and communication Discuss factors
involved in supporting home language/cultural differences in the infant care
setting |
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Special Needs |
5 |
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Explore the concept
of and attitudes about full inclusion Identify personal
experiences with special needs Describe the
relationship of temperament to the expression of a special need Demonstrate people
first language Describe adaptations
of environment to support special needs |
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Suggested Resources |
Berk, L. E. (2005). Infants
and children: Prenatal through middle childhood.
Fabes, R., &
Martin, C. L. (2001). Exploring
development through childhood.
Watson, L. D.,
& Watson, M. (2003). Infants and toddlers: Curriculum
and teaching.
Computerized test bank, Instructor's manual and WebTutor
for Blackboard also
available.
Herr, J., &
Swim, T. (2004).
Creative resources for
infants and toddlers.
Tender care and early learning: Supporting infants and toddlers in child
care settings.
(2000).
Dombro, A. L., Colker,
L. J., & Dodge, D. T. ( 1997). Creative curriculum for infants and
toddlers. Teaching Strategies.
Parent's guide also available.
The Program for infant toddler caregivers, California Department of
Education. The West-Ed series has books and videos about
infant/ /toddler development and caregiving.
For additional examples and more APA citation resources, we
recommend using the following link: http://library.osu.edu/sites/guides/apagd.html