ECE 321 Curriculum and Assessment, Infant/Toddler Settings

This course is an intensive investigation into curriculum and program design for infant and toddler settings. Special attention will be paid to cultural, individual, and developmentally responsive curricular strategies for typical and atypical children. Foundational assessment strategies, including observation methods and organizational approaches to gain knowledge of young children, and their familial and social contexts are also included. There will be a special focus on evidence-based practices that are responsive to the unique developmental trajectories and contexts of infants and toddlers. Twenty hours of field work are required for this course. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 299 and ECE 301. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours