10-307-151 ECE: Infant & Toddler Dev
Course Information
Description
This 3-credit course explores infant and toddler development as it applies to an early childhood education setting. This course focuses on children's development from conception through thirty-six months (3 years). This course includes training for Wisconsin Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care certification.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Analyze the development of infants and toddlers
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    describe developmental domains (i.e., WMELS framework)
    describe the progression within each developmental domain
    summarize the inter-relationship of all developmental domains
    describe the impact of heredity on development
    explore the types and purposes of developmental screening tools
    describe the milestones of prenatal and postnatal development

  2. Summarize child development theories
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    describe how child development theories are used in the early childhood setting
    identify diverse theoretical perspectives on child development

  3. Analyze the social and emotional development of infants and toddlers
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    correlate the impact of attachment and temperament on development
    explain how relationships are developed through caregiving routines
    identify ways to foster respectful, responsive, and reciprocal relationships
    analyze the significance of attachment throughout childhood
    analyze the impact adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress have on development
    analyze the impact of trauma informed care on development
    examine the impact of heredity and the environment on infant/toddler mental health
    describe identity formation in the first three years

  4. Explain inclusive environments for infants and toddlers
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    describe elements of developmentally appropriate practice
    describe strategies that support diversity, equity, and inclusion
    explore the types and purposes of environmental screening tools (i.e., ITERS, FCCERS)

  5. Explain the role of brain development in learning
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    describe brain growth and functions
    explain the impact of the environment, including the effects of toxic stress, on brain development
    identify optimal and critical periods of brain development
    relate infant toddler abilities to specific cognitive developmental skills

  6. Explain caregiving routines and environment as curriculum
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    examine individualized care giving routines (i.e., diapering, feeding, napping)
    describe elements of planning for infants and toddlers
    identify how routines and transitions are used as the basis for learning
    describe the application of state licensing regulations as it relates to infants and toddlers
    complete a WI approved breastfeeding friendly childcare training
    explore cultural differences between home environments and caregiving settings
    explain how to provide culturally sensitive care within caregiving routines

  7. Analyze physical development of infants and toddlers
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    describe impact of heredity, prenatal, postnatal conditions in relation to typical and atypical development patterns
    relate infant toddler abilities to specific physical developmental skills
    identify methods that strengthen gross and fine motor development

  8. Analyze language and communication development of infants and toddlers
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    explore developmentally appropriate early literacy experiences
    describe methods to include families language and literacy development
    identify the benefits of interactive reading
    relate infant and toddler abilities to specific language developmental skills