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IECD-576 Observing Babies I

4 semester credits


This class will identify how we observe and assess babies. What are the critical areas that we want to focus on when we observe parent-infant interactions? How do we initiate observations of infants? How do we learn about the infant’s inner world? What are the components of the mother-observer relationship?
Delivery Method: Online
Grading Default: Letter
Learning Outcome(s):  

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  1. Discuss key standardized assessments for newborns, young infants and toddlers.
  2. Describe the importance of context, relationships and cultural norms in choosing and utilizing observational assessments.
  3. Compare and contrast instruments that may focus on different aspects of observing infant development.
  4. Determine best practice for observational approaches.
  5. Identify different contexts in which observational approaches may be used (e.g. diagnostic, child care, clinical practice, etc.).



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