FL 131 - Parent Education Co-op, Infants & Toddlers

Credits: 2
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 11
Lab Hours: 33
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: For parents with infants and toddlers; birth to 36 months. Includes child growth and development, guidance techniques, nutrition, child health and safety, activities for infants and toddlers and parental development. Curriculum may be delivered through weekly home visits and group meetings.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify typical developmental levels in child birth to 36 months.
Provide a balanced diet/healthy snacks for infants and toddlers.
Identify appropriate child guidance techniques for infants and toddlers.
Develop home safety plans.
Identify appropriate play materials for infants and toddlers.
Identify stages of parent development.

Course Contents

Child development, birth to 36 months, including physical, motor, emotional, social, cognitive, and language.
Providing proper nutrition to enhance the growth and development of young children.
Appropriate guidance techniques for young children.
Providing a safe, health environment for young children.
Evaluating appropriate materials to enhance growth and development.
Developmental stages of parenting.

Instructional Units: 3.25