Chabot College
Fall 2001
Course Outline for Early Childhood Development 67
INFANT AND TODDLER DEVELOPMENT AND CARE GIVING
Catalog Description:
67 - Infant and Toddler Development and Care Giving
3 units
Analysis of child development with emphasis on infants and toddlers. Observation of
current practices in infant\toddler care giving in group settings in both centers and family
day care homes. Assessments and planning of care giving techniques and environments
based on principles of human development, health and safety, and legal requirements.
Prerequisite: Early Childhood Development 50 or Early Childhood Development 51
(completed with a grade C or higher). 3 hours.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering this course, the student should be able to:
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describe the historical development of various group care systems for pre-school
age children:
define and describe the philosophy, goals and objectives and methods associated
with contemporary group care systems - as related to developmentally appropriate
practices for children infant through elementary school;
demonstrate an understanding of the differences between at least four types of
group care systems currently in use by evaluating the strengths of each;
demonstrate an understanding of the legal aspects of working in early childhood
education and the potential for employment in the field
identify, and articulate his or her motivation for entering the field of pre-school
education;
advocate an understanding of the necessity of anti-bias
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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describe and understand the developmental characteristics and sequences of
infant\toddler development with emphasis on individual and cultural differences;
carry out objective observations of infants and toddlers in group settings;
understand how to apply the principles of human growth and development to
build environments that are responsive to the needs of infants and toddlers;
understand and apply appropriate care giving techniques for infants and toddlers
that enhance their optimum individual developments;
demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of health and safety measures in the
care of infants;
understand and plan appropriate activities for infants and toddlers in group
settings;
demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the local requirements for
operating infant\toddler day care programs;
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Fall 2001
Expected Outcomes for Students (Cont'd:)
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understand and plan for the special needs of parents and staff involved in
infant\toddler day care.
demonstrate the understanding of "team" appproach when working in an
infant/toddler setting;
demonstrate the importance of working in a small group and how that applies to
working as a team player in a work environment.
Course Content:
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Principles of infant\toddler and two year olds development
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Sequence of development in perception and motor skills,
knowledge and language, feelings and self and attachment
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Individual uniqueness
Observation of infants and toddlers and two years old in group settings
a.
Techniques for observations of infants and toddlers
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Direct observations of infants and toddlers
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Direct observations of care giving and group settings
Components of a safe and responsive environment for infants and toddlers and
two year olds children
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Indoors
b.
Outdoors
Principles of care giving
a.
Role of the care giver
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Respect of the infant\toddler as a individual
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Building of trust and attachment
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Concern for the quality of development of each stage
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Meeting individual needs in group care
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techniques of teaching infants and toddlers to solve problems and giving
choices that are developmentally appropriate
Review of current practice in health and safety techniques in infant and toddler
care
Infant\toddler curriculum
a.
Care giving as in inherent part of curriculum
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making daily tasks an educational experience
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Facilitating infant learning through play
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appropriate toys, materials and activities
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preparing the environment
Review of state regulations in regard to infant\toddler program
Parent(s) and staff
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Parental goals, values and cultural background and their effect on child
care giving
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Bonding and separation
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Parents and care givers feelings
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Day care as an extension of the home
Communication between staff and parents
Staff needs
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Relief from intense care and long hours
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In service training
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Supportive supervision
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture and discussion
Media resources
Observations at an infant center
Evaluation of Student Progress:
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Reading assignments
Observation reports
Class Participation
Test and quizzes
Textbook(s) (typical):
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Infancy and Care Giving, Latest Edition, J.G. Mena, Mayfield
Infants and Their Social Environments, Latest Edition, Weissbourd and Musick,
NAEYC
Special Student Materials:
None.
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