Course Description
An examination of development in infancy and toddlerhood and strategies for facilitating very young children's growth and learning in early childhood care and educational settings. Field placement required. Prerequisite: HDF or SES major or permission of instructor; Note: Same as SES 607.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Evaluate current issues in the care and education of infants and toddlers across varied socio-cultural contexts. (NAEYC 1.1, EC1K2, EC2K6; RP A3, F1, F8)
- Design and describe learning environments that stimulate all developmental domains of infants and toddlers with and without exceptionalities (NAEYC 2.1.11, 2.3.1, EC5S1, EC5S5, EC5S2; RP E1-6, edTPA)
- Analyze the processes of development of infants and toddlers with and without exceptionalities (NCPTS 3.1; NAEYC 2.3.3; EC7K2, EC5S6, edTPA)
- Demonstrate how to use appropriate standards for teaching young children by matching instructional goals to lesson plan activities (NCPTS 3.1, edTPA)
- Apply and appraise strategies to facilitate development and learning opportunities for infants and toddlers in early care and education settings. (NAEYC 2.1, 2.1.1, 4.1.1, 2.1.12; EC4S1, EC7S2, EC7S7, EC8S5; NCPTS 4.1, 4.4; RP E1-6, INS1-13, INT1-5, edTPA)
- Synthesize core federal and state requirements relating to the care and education of very young children including Part C services and Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (NAEYC 10.0, RP L12).
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Weekly Participation (Exit Tickets) | 45 points |
| Discussion Boards | 35 points |
| Personal MLO Assessment Activity | 50 points |
| Mid-Term and Final forms | 20 points |
| I. Context for Learning | 50 points |
| II. Observation and Assessment | 100 points |
| III. Learning Experience (LE) | 100 points |
| IV. Videotape Learning Experience | 50 points |
| V. Learning Experience Reflections | 50 points |
Course Grade = Points earned/total = %
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93% - 100% | A |
| 90% - 92% | A- |
| 87% - 89% | B+ |
| 83% - 86% | B |
| 80% - 82% | B- |
| 77% - 79% | C+ |
| 73% - 76% | C |
| 70% - 72% | C- |
| Less than 70% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Students are expected to read the assigned materials before coming to class and to actively participate in discussions and exercises during every class session. Attendance and participation are a part of your grade and points are earned weekly via exit tickets.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.