'CHLD' -- Child Development Courses
 
   
 

 
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CHLD 73 - Infant / Toddler Care                    and Development
                   (3.0 units)
Caregivers and parents learn developmentally approriate practices for infants and toddlers applicable to families and group care, environmental planning, and developing relationships between diverse families and staff.

Student assignments involve up to ten hours of observations and participation with infants and toddlers outside of class time.
(54 hours lecture;      Degree applicable, CSU)
Advisory Prerequisite:   CHLD 10 - Child Growth and Development

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of infant/toddler development through incorporating developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  2. Define developmental principles in plannning and setting-up a high quality (indoor-outdoor) environment for infants and toddlers.
  3. Recognize the necessity of responsive caregiving and demonstrate such care in practice.
  4. Recognize the unique needs of each family and respond appropriately by demon- strating listening and communication strategies with parents.
  5. Demonstrate staff organization and effective communication skills necessary for optimum staff relations.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing CHLD 73 - Infant/Toddler Care and Development will be able to:
  1. observe, assess, document and dialogue with parents and colleagues the developmental charateristics of typical and atypical infants and toddlers emphasising the implications of the child's or family's culture as it relates to learning and development
  2. identify components of a developmentally appropriate infant and toddler care environment and compare and contrast those qualities with Title 22 Regulations
  3. identify a conceptual understanding of cognitive and brain development in young children (birth - 3) that support growth and development in a creative environment
  4. analyze principles of health and safety in caring for infants and toddlers in all settings
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