ECED 2310 - Safe, Healthy Learning Environments

3 sem hrs cr

Safe, Healthy Learning Environments is a study of the basic principles and practices of safety, health, and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood setting, home, and community for children ages birth through eight. Also included is a study of principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Field experience is required. (Formerly ECED 2010)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

The learner will…

• identify the practices, professional guidelines, and relevant regulations for providing a safe, equitable, indoor and outdoor environment to support each child’s individual needs.
• demonstrate knowledge of the principles for creating safety, health, and nutrition practices in the early childhood setting. 
• identify appropriate resources in the community related to health, safety, and nutrition. 
• identify, describe and compare strategies to create a developmentally appropriate and inclusive learning environment to foster children’s physical and mental health, safety, and sense of security.