ECE 662 - Infant and Toddler Curriculum and Methods

Credit Hours: 3

Analyzes how to purposefully incorporate NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Michigan Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Infants and Toddler Programs with a focus on developmentally appropriate math, science, and social studies concepts. Emphasizes hands-on, play-based lessons and strategies to guide student thinking. Candidates develop a week-long Infant/Toddler Activity Plan and document complete descriptions of the activities (including materials and teacher and student expectations), how each activity meets the Michigan Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Infants and Toddler programs, and how Core Teaching Practices (CTPs) are being integrated into the activities.

Includes a 15-hour clinical experience in an infant and/or toddler setting.

Location:
Online