ECE 112 - Maryland State Child Day Care Training Certification: Child Growth and Development, Part I

(3 credits)

45 lecture hours
Prerequisites: ECE 111 (This prerequisite is only for Early Childhood Education students).
Corequisites: ECE 113
Students are provided with a broad overview of normal child growth and development from birth to twelve years, with particular emphasis on the period from two to five years. Developmental delays and disturbances are described. Also discussed are basics in terms of guiding the learning of the young child in order to promote optimum development both at home and in a group. Topics include setting limits, building self-esteem, helping children handle emotions, and learning through play. Students are required to participate in guided observations of individual children. ECE 112 fulfills one-half of the Maryland State Department of Human Resources minimum training requirements for child day care senior staff certification.