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    Apr 28, 2024  
MCCC College Catalog 2022-23 
    
MCCC College Catalog 2022-23 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ECE 108 - The Care & Learning of Infants/Toddlers


Credit Hours: 4
Billable Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites: ECE 100  and ECE 102  and ECE 104  (with minimum grade of C)
Session Cycle: WI

This course focuses on the provision of developmentally appropriate practice in the care and learning of infants and toddlers from birth to age three. It presents the design of curriculum, activities, and experiences to support the child’s physical, sensory-motor, cognitive, language, and social-emotional development. Child, family, and caregiver interactions and guidance techniques consistent with knowledge of child development and professional standards are emphasized. The creation of active learning environments and child and program assessment is addressed. Students will participate 45 hours in an approved early childhood setting to perform observation assignments and develop a unit of instruction for the infant and toddler.