About this Course

In this course, you’ll learn to use your observations to support developmentally appropriate practice with the infants and toddlers in your care. You’ll understand what is meant by developmentally appropriate practice; the importance of your role as a careful observer; how to respond sensitively to children’s needs; and increase your professional effectiveness.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop responsive relationships with infants and toddlers
• Observe and document the behavior of infants and toddlers
• Incorporate the understanding of culture in the early childhood environment
• Establish meaningful partnerships with families
• Plan activities for infants and toddlers with special needs
• Prepare a developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants and toddlers

These strategies are job-embedded and will need to be implemented with the infants and toddlers in your setting.