Course description
Focusing on major theories of development and learning, this course presents the study of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. The biologically determined characteristics and the influences of family, culture and society are explored and the ways in which they interact are examined. The course introduces students to the role observation plays to incorporate a child's development into planning for an inclusive, inquiry, and play-based curriculum for infants and toddlers. Students will articulate the role of the educator in establishing and maintaining strong reciprocal relationships with families that are compatible with ethical and professional obligations.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall 2026 registration is open.Winter 2027 registration opens November 2, 2026.
Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery