Dec 26, 2024  
2019-2020 
    
2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ECS 416 - Educating Infants: Environments for Learning

3 credits
In this course, candidates will examine, define, and expand their knowledge and skills as they apply to the early care and education of children under age three and their families. Issues of diversity and anti-bias care are addressed in order to increase the awareness and sensitivity of caregivers, which will be based on research-based evidence and best practices. Topics include the relation of spatial physical space to learning and educational development; scheduling the child’s day; care of the family; and issues such as separation, health, safety, and the nature of care. Also addresses the risks of sudden infant death syndrome and shaken baby syndrome.



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