General Information

• Name: Environment For Infant & Toddler
• Discipline: Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Units (Credits): 1
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Helps students choose equipment and materials to create a physical environment which is responsive to the infant/toddler total development. Staff considerations and time schedules will be explored.

II: Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Sequence the development of infants and toddlers.
• Give examples of how principals of development may influence the caregivers expectations of infants and toddlers.
• Provide infants and toddlers with age-appropriate materials and activities to promote development.
• Demonstrate respect for individual differences and needs when caring for infants and toddlers.
• Describe characteristics of a quality caregiver.
• Use information obtained from observations of infants and toddlers to guide caregiving.
• Recognize importance of consistent relationships between caregiver and infants.
• Provide safe and healthy environments to encourage optimum growth and development.
• Identify state standards and requirements for infant and toddler care.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This course meets one of the requirements for the A.A.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education and the Certificate of Achievement. Students will know the subject matter appropriate to Early Childhood Education, and organize and implement developmentally appropriate environments for infants and toddlers. Students will also be aware of community child and family service agencies in the community.

Linkage to General Education Mission and Outcomes
Students who complete this course are expected to demonstrate they:

Communication
• Have college-level skills in reading, writing and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.

Analysis
• Have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.
• Have problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills.

Personal Development
• Work effectively with others.

Community Commitment
• Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.
• Understand and apply social science principles, including an appreciation of participation in civic affairs