HDF 225 Prenatal, Infant, and Toddler Development

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Studies the basic principles of development, prenatal through two years of age, for typically and atypically developing children. Emphasizes physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth and development of young children.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 090; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe the developmental sequence and importance of the prenatal, birth, and neonatal experience for both parent and child, taking into account various cultural backgrounds.
Describe physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development from birth through 2½ years of age in both typically and atypically developing children.
Demonstrate knowledge of theories of infant and toddler development, and current research on infants and toddlers with varied cultural backgrounds as well as with disabilities.
Observe and document infant and toddler growth and development in individual and/or group settings, and compare and contrast what is considered typical and atypical development in infants and toddlers.
Demonstrate an understanding of the multiple hereditary, cultural, and environmental influences that impact the development and learning of infants and toddlers.
Continue to identify with the early childhood education profession and exhibit the attributes of a collaborative educational leader, including the acquisition of appropriate knowledge, skills, and dispositions.

Content Outline

Principles of Development
- Heredity
- Prenatal development
- Birth and the neonate
Typical and Atypical Development of Infants
- Physical development
- Social and emotional development
- Intellectual development
Typical and Atypical Development of Toddlers
- Physical development
- Social and emotional development
- Intellectual development