ECE 110 - Infant/Toddler Care

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Early Childhood Education

Description:

This course will prepare the student to use a relationship-based model to develop and implement an active learning environment for infants and toddlers. Students will implement individualized curriculum that supports the infant/toddler's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development needs. (5 field observation hours are required). Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Implement a relationship-based model of care giving and teaching; Implement multiple approaches to learning and teaching; Effectively apply the principles of developmentally appropriate practice, constructivism, socio-cultural theory, activity theory and play in developing active learning experiences; Utilize Pennsylvania's early childhood learning standards in developing learning experiences; Implement lessons based on children's stages of cognitive development, use of senses for exploration and understanding of the world, and development of age appropriate problem solving and critical thinking skills; Design classrooms that demonstrates appropriate use of indoor and outdoor space; Design classrooms that are inclusive for diverse learners including differences in age, development, culture and linguistics; Select, provide and evaluate materials and create new materials consistent with learning standards; Explain the connection between materials, learning standards and instruction; Utilize child observation to make program and curriculum decisions.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ECE 130

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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