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Infant and Toddler Development (NWTC)
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- LibreTexts
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- LibreTexts
- Language
- EN
- Category
- Basic Sciences
Contents· 98 sections
- 01: Introduction to Child Development
- 1.01: Principles of Development
- 1.02: Periods of Development
- 1.03: Issues in Development
- 1.04: Research Methods
- 1.05: Developmental Theories
- 1.S: Summary
- 02: Conception Heredity and Prenatal Development
- 2.01: Heredity
- 2.02: Prenatal Development
- 2.S: Summary
- 03: Birth and the Newborn
- 3.01: Preparing for Childbirth
- 3.02: Childbirth
- 3.03: The Newborn
- 3.S: Summary
- 04: Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
- 4.01: Rapid Physical Changes
- 4.02: Proportions of the Body
- 4.03: Reflexes
- 4.04: Gross Motor Skills
- 4.05: Fine Motor Skills
- 4.06: Sensory Capacities
- 4.07: Nutrition
- 4.08: Health
- 4.09: Sleep
- 4.S: Summary
- 05: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
- 5.01: Piaget
- 5.02: Vygotsky
- 5.03: Cognitive Milestones
- 5.04: Language Development
- 5.05: Theories of Cognitive Development Learning and Memory
- 5.06: Memory and Attention
- 5.S: Summary
- 06: Social and Emotional Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
- 6.01: Temperament
- 6.02: Personality
- 6.03: Infant Emotions
- 6.04: Social Emotional Milestones
- 6.05: Forming Attachments
- 6.06: Child Care
- 6.S: Summary
- 07: Observation and Documentation - The Key to Intentional Teaching
- 7.01: The Role of Observation
- 7.02: Becoming a Skilled Observer
- 7.03: Observations can be Spontaneous or Planned
- 7.04: Questions you may want to ask yourself as you plan your next observation
- 7.05: The Role of Documentation
- 7.06: Objective versus Subjective Observation Evidence
- 7.07: Recognizing Your Biases
- 7.08: Ethical Guidelines when Observing Children
- 7.09: Observation and Documentation Dos and Donts
- 7.10: Conclusion and References
- 08: Quality Counts
- 8.01: Closing the Achievement Gap
- 8.02: Not all Preschool Programs are Alike
- 8.03: Process Quality and Structural Quality
- 8.04: A Look at Standard Industry Practices
- 8.05: The Role of the Teacher in High-Quality Practices
- 8.06: A Look at High-Quality Practices
- 8.07: Measuring High-Quality in Early Care and Education Classrooms
- 8.08: Conclusion and References
- 09: Using Observation Methods Tools and Techniques to Gather Evidence
- 9.01: Taking the First Step - Gathering Baseline Data
- 9.02: Understanding the Child
- 9.03: Lets Get Started
- 9.04: A Closer Look at Observation Methods Tools and Techniques
- 9.05: Conclusion and References
- 10: The Purpose Process and Practice of Monitoring Screening and Evaluating
- 10.01: Introduction
- 10.02: The Purpose of Monitoring Screening and Evaluating Young Children
- 10.03: Public Policies on Including Children with Special Needs
- 10.04: Conclusion and References
- 11: Looking at Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- 11.01: Diversity
- 11.02: Equity
- 11.03: Inclusion
- 11.04: Summary
- 12: The Importance of Culture
- 12.01: Introduction
- 12.02: The Role of Culture in Development
- 12.03: Myths About Culture
- 12.04: Responsiveness to Culture and Language Supports Childrens Learning
- 12.05: Summary
- 13: Effectively Negotiating and Resolving Conflict Related to Issues of Diversity
- 13.01: Differences and Conflict
- 13.02: Preventing Conflict
- 13.03: Navigating Cultural Differences
- 13.04: Dealing with Differences
- 13.05: Summary
- 14: Diverse Family Structures
- 14.01: Introduction
- 14.02: Summary
- 15: Families of Children with Special Needs or Special Health Care Needs
- 15.01: Introduction
- 15.02: What Programs Can Do To Be Inclusive of All Children
- 15.03: Summary