Infants and Toddlers Curriculum and Teaching . Delmar Publishers, New York, New York.
Students learn the theory and practice of caring for infants and toddlers in a group setting.
Discuss recent national and international research concerning the learning development of the young child. Identify some behavior characteristics of the young child that are directly related to the developmental age of the child. Recognize and identify characteristics of competent child care specialists. Identify the ideal methods of giving attention, approval and affection to the young child. Identify the specific needs of each infant and toddler and use this information to foster their growth, socially, intellectually, emotionally and physically.