ECE 518 Policies and Practices In Quality Infant/Toddler Early Care/Education

Candidates learn about what constitutes sound policy and practices in infant/toddler care and education. A close examination of historical and cultural contexts is provided as well as how developmental theory impacts policy and practices in programs today. Topics include societal attitudes about very young children in child care, notions surrounding the value of early interaction with very young children, and moral and political implications of early child care, as well as advocacy efforts needed for quality infant/toddler care and education. Candidates further examine how to use observation techniques to assist with developing sound program policy that supports the learning and development of children ages 0-3. 10 observation hours required. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

Credits

3