ECCE 200: Infant Growth and Development. This course will explore child development from theoretical perspectives and will examine ways of enhancing young children's development. Conceptual themes to be addressed include: developmentally appropriate practice, the competent child, diversity, responsive caring, relationships, child centered environments, emotional safety, and creativity.
Prerequisites: In order to receive transferability (course credit) for courses in the ECCE Post Basic certificate in Infant/Toddler, a student must have completed the Basic Early Childhood Certificate with a minimum course grade of "C+".
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Hours | 30 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 2 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- explain the nature of research in the area of human development;
- differentiate between developmental processes and environmental influences during the prenatal period;
- describe the birth process and the capacities of the newborn;
- apply the theories of behavior and development of the child from conception to age three;
- analyze variations in development among children including temperament, abilities, issues, and risk factors;
- consider how cultural, ethnic, attitudinal, and economic factors have implications for each child’s developmental pattern; and
- recognize the holistic and interdependent nature of growth and development.
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