ECED 1310: Infant and Toddler Communication, Language, and Literacy Development
| Course Format | Lecture 4.0 h + Seminar 0.0 h + Lab. 0.0 h |
| Credits | 3.0 |
Course Description
This course is a requirement of the Infant and Toddler citation program and focuses on child development in communication, language and literacy from prenatal to 36 months. Students gain an in-depth understanding of theories and research related to infant and toddler growth and development including prenatal, post-natal and typical and atypical development. They examine the overall progression of communication and language development from birth to three years of age. Students also explore aspects of observing and documenting infants and toddlers in early childhood settings and how this relates to working with family and community. They learn how to create meaningful curriculum experiences in early childhood settings that support the development of communication and language within the context of a healthy caregiver/child relationship.
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