ECE 342 Culturally Responsive Infant/Toddler Settings

This course provides the student with an overview of the ways culture impacts the development for infants and toddlers. Students focus on the ability to form healthy working relationships with the families of infants and toddlers across a range of cultures. Included is an investigation into the meaning of various child-rearing behaviors, cultural practices and how they relate to parental expectations and cultural traditions to develop culturally appropriate practices. Students will explore what it means to be culturally responsive when working as an infant/toddler early educator. Twenty field hours are required for this course. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 299 and ECE 301. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours