2 credits

Education professionals in this course focus on healthy infant/toddler growth and development as well as related themes, issues, and challenges. They make connections between key topics and their own personal experiences, interests, and aspirations; other coursework; current research; real-world early childhood settings; and future trends, controversies, and possibilities associated with the overall well-being of very young children. Applying course concepts and gaining deeper insight on topics, education professionals also engage in practical writing activities, such as the development of a resource sheet for child development professionals that includes information on factors promoting healthy growth and development.