This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class. Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation.

Bredekamp, S. & Carol Copple (2009).  Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs.  National Association of the Education of Young Children. ISBN 13: 978-1-928896-64-7

Miller, Karen (1999).  Simple Steps.  Gryphon House. ISBN 13: 978-0-87659-204-5

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant should be able:

1. To gain further knowledge of the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and creative development of children birth to three years.  1C 1, 1C2, 1C3, 1C4, 2C1, 2C5, 4C3
2. To gain awareness of developmental, cultural, and familial differences among children and families.  1C5, 2C1, 2C6, 3C2, 5C3, 6C2
3. To develop increased competence in planning, implementing, and evaluating appropriate activities for children birth to three years.  1C5, 2C5, 3C1, 3C2, 3C3, 4C1, 4C2, 4C3
4. To develop increased skill in planning and implementing multi-cultural and anti-biased curriculum programs for children from birth to three years.  1C5, 2C5, 3C1, 3C2, 3C3, 4C1, 4C2, 4C3, 1C5, 2C6
5. To develop a variety of skills necessary for maintaining parent-teacher and teacher-teacher communication.  6C1, 6C2, 6C3, 6C4, 8C1, 8C2, 8C3, 9C1, 9C2, 9C3