Early Childhood Development

 

Unit 2 – Early Childhood Development (2 weeks/6 hours)

 

This unit looks at the first three stages of child development: infant, toddler, and preschool. It focuses on knowledge essential for elementary and middle school teachers about how children grow and how this knowledge can inform intelligent practice in children’s later years.

 

Week 3:

 

Unit Introduction and Infant Development

3 Domains of Toddler Development

Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Toddlers

 

Week 4:

3 Domains of Preschool Child Development Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Preschool Child Development

Unit Review