EDUC-113 Working With Infants and Toddlers

This course introduces the philosophy and implementation of infant and toddler caregiving in a group setting. This RIE (Magda Gerber) influenced course reviews care routines, appropriate activities, and group management techniques. The health, safety and nutritional needs of infants and toddlers are also examined. It is advised that no class be scheduled before this frequently off-campus class. Upon completion of this course and EDUC-111, the student meets the coursework requirements for the position of Infant/Toddler Child Care Teacher in a child care center.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Function in a professional and respectful manner with infants/toddlers, other college
   students, and staff in the child care setting.
2. 2. Identify the symptoms and means of transmission of communicable diseases affecting
   children.
3. 3. Recognize chronic child health problems and be aware of community resources.
4. 4. Provide a safe, healthful environment for the child care setting through application of
   good safety and hygiene practices.
5. 5. Identify and understand health and safety records.
6. 6. Identify the signs and symptoms of child abuse and prepare appropriate reports.
7. 7. Describe the nutritional needs and food introduction for infants and children.
8. 8. Participate effectively in an infant/toddler group care program.
9. 9. Discuss the necessity of stability and predictability in the child care setting for infants
   and toddlers.
10. 10. Describe the importance of and skills necessary for working closely with parents of
    infants and toddlers.
11. 11. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate care routines and the need for individualization.
12. 12. Plan and implement appropriate activities for the infant and toddler.
13. 13. Discuss the importance of play for the infant and toddler.
14. 14. Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of caregiver-child interactions in infant
    development.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Function in a professional and respectful manner with infants/toddlers, other college
   students, and staff in the child care setting.
2. 2. Identify the symptoms and means of transmission of communicable diseases affecting
   children.
3. 3. Recognize chronic child health problems and be aware of community resources.
4. 4. Provide a safe, healthful environment for the child care setting through application of
   good safety and hygiene practices.
5. 5. Identify and understand health and safety records.
6. 6. Identify the signs and symptoms of child abuse and prepare appropriate reports.
7. 7. Describe the nutritional needs and food introduction for infants and children.
8. 8. Participate effectively in an infant/toddler group care program.
9. 9. Discuss the necessity of stability and predictability in the child care setting for infants
   and toddlers.
10. 10. Describe the importance of and skills necessary for working closely with parents of
    infants and toddlers.
11. 11. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate care routines and the need for individualization.
12. 12. Plan and implement appropriate activities for the infant and toddler.
13. 13. Discuss the importance of play for the infant and toddler.
14. 14. Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of caregiver-child interactions in infant
    development.