EDU 217 - Infant and Toddler Development, Learning, and Care

Credit(s): 3

An introduction to the early education and care principles and practices that support development and learning for children ages birth to 36 months. The course will focus on relationship-based approaches that span from the relationship with children and families to collaborations with support services. This course supports developmentally appropriate experiences for infants and toddlers through interactions with environments, materials and caregivers. Course content and assignments will align with the Massachusetts Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC). Students will review, assess, and create educational plans and materials across all developmental domains.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 095 or SPA 203 or an Avant score of 5 or higher; EDU 104 with a grade of C or higher
Pre/Corequisite(s): EDU 101
Note: Students enrolled in EDU courses may be subject to CORI/SORI background checks.

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