Academic Catalog

ECE553 INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Course Code:	4110553
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	8.0
Department:	Early Childhood Education
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Graduate
Course Coordinator:	Assist.Prof.Dr ZEYNEP BERNA ERDÝLLER
Offered Semester:	Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Approaches. techniques. and materials to use in caring for infants and toddlers in a program setting. Methods for developing age-appropriate curricula and setting up environments. The components of quality care and education for children ages 0-3. Physical. motor. language. cognitive. social and emotional characteristics of infants and toddlers. enhancing and supporting their development through activities. instructional materials and environmental arrangements.