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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Enhancing Toddler Development
Course: ECH182

First Term: 1996 Fall
 Lecture   1 Credit(s)   1 Period(s)   1 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Overview of the developmental needs of children from 15 through 30 months. Emphasis on the adult role in providing a safe, stimulating everyday environment where toddlers may explore, imitate and communicate with others



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe principles of development related to the individuality of toddlers. (I)
2. Describe the physical space and equipment which will ensure a safe and healthy environment for toddlers. (II)
3. Identify routines, adult-toddler interactions and common problems in everyday living, including feeding, grooming, dressing, toileting, sleeping, and setting limits. (III)
4. Demonstrate the ability to design a variety of activities and to select equipment suitable for adult-child and individual play activities for toddlers. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Principles of development as related to the individuality of toddlers
   A. Motor development
      1. Gross (large movement)
      2. Manipulative (grasping and using)
   B. Social-emotional development
      1. Autonomy
      2. Social interaction
      3. Self-concept
   C. Language development
      1. Receptive (understanding)
      2. Expressive
   D. Perceptual and concept learning
   E. Creative development
II. Environments for toddlers
   A. Physical space
   B. Safety and health
   C. Equipment
      1. Large
      2. Small (play materials)
         a. Commercial
         b. Homemade
III. Routines, adult-toddler interactions, and common problems in everyday living
   A. Feeding
   B. Grooming
   C. Dressing
   D. Toileting
   E. Sleeping
   F. Setting limits
IV. Adult-child and individual play activities for toddlers
   A. Motor
   B. Social-emotional
   C. Language
   D. Perceptual and concept learning
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  4/23/1996

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