Course Descriptions

ED 274 - Infant-Toddler Environments And Relationships

• Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ED 170; AND in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, OR Placement in ENG 100
• Recommended Prep: ENG 100

Focuses on the inter-relatedness of and the connections between the care and education environment, teaching and caregiving styles, personal and professional development, curriculum and relationships with parents, families, and co-workers. Current issues and trends in the field of infant and toddler education and care are examined.

3 hrs. lect. per week

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ED 274, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate and explain the importance and the methods of planning and creating environments that support the well-being of children and their families in a variety of care settings
• Demonstrate awareness of individual teaching styles
• Explain the connection between self-awareness, teaching strengths and styles, and their links to individually and culturally appropriate practices in infant-toddler care-giving
• Understand and use a variety of techniques and tools to plan and implement a daily program responsive to children's needs
• Articulate developmentally, culturally sensitive program practices
• Identify and explain the implications of issues and trends in infant and toddler care to families, parents, peers or others.