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Apr 19, 2025
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EDEC 1030 - Infant & Toddler Care
This course provides information on growth and development of children under the age of three along with curriculum implications; defines the interactive role of the caregiver, and explores other components of infant toddler care including implementation of quality programming and adult interactions. The course, along with EDEC 1035 - Infant and Toddler Care Lab, meets the criteria for the Wyoming Infant Toddler Credential.
Prerequisites:
none
Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of EDEC 1030 Infant & Toddler Care, the student will:
- investigate physical maturation, cognitive and language development, and social-emotional development.
- relate diverse perspectives of the family, parent/child/community/school systems, and various approaches to parent involvement.
- explain rationale for and implementation of developmentally appropriate practices in the education of infants and toddlers.
- evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum through the facilitation of play and the design of appropriate learning environments.
- outline individual and group guidance and problem-solving techniques.
- identify the cultural contexts for young children’s growth, development, and learning.
- explain rationale for and implementation of best practices relating to infant’s and toddler’s healthy physical development.
Credits: 2
Instructional Method Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 hours/week
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