ECE336 Best Practices in Early Childhood Education for Infants and Toddlers and Families

This seminar course focuses on "best practices" for young children and their families in early care and education programs. Students examine how "best practice" is determined, cultural and historical influences on best practice, institutionalization of best practice by accreditation, licensure, and legislation, and the role of the teacher or caregiver in establishing and promulgating best practice in a variety of early childhood environments. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or instructor approval 5 quarter hours