Description
The advanced field-based course is intended to focus students in defining and implementing developmentally appropriate elements of quality programming for infants and toddlers in safe, healthy, responsive, and caring environments. The experiences in the approved setting will emphasize strong nurturing relationships, cultural competence, recognition of diverse learning needs and styles of every child, appropriate guidance techniques, and partnership with the families, culture, and community represented. Students are assisted through the course in advancing their ability to observe, discuss, and implement element of quality programming for infants and toddlers in the home, small-group, or while-group care situation.