Online Orientation - ECE 11A - Intro to Infancy

ECE 11A-80 Infancy Development

This is an introduction to the basic concepts of infant behavior and development. This course is designed to give an orientation to the field of infant studies. It covers theories of infant development, before birth preparation, the first months of life, the dawn of consciousness, the origins of initiative, becoming vulnerable, the 18- to 24-month conflicts, the 24-month non-baby stage, and the effects of early experience.

Prerequisite: None

Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended

Course Details

Instructor: Nancy Buzzell

E-Mail: nbuzzell@taft.org
Telephone: 661.763.7793

Units: 3

Class Meets: January 28 - May 29, 2008
The class will be available for access on January 28.

Textbook & Estimated Costs:

Rental Textbook: Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers Janet Gonzalez-Mena & Dianne Widmayer Eyer (comes shrink-wrapped with "Caregiver’s Companion")
ISBN: 9780073257686

Estimated Time Per Week: 6-10

Assignments & Tests: See syllabus

Proctored Exams: None

Proctored Exams: No

Additional Comments: Because this is an online course, attendance is not an issue. Turning assignments in on time is. If you do not meet the first assignment deadline, I will assume you do not wish to stay in the class and drop you unless you contact me. After that, it is your responsibility to drop the course. Drops will not be backdated. Contact the counseling center or the distance learning help desk to submit drop slips.

New to ETUDES-NG: be sure to check System Requirements before getting started with ETUDES-NG. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES-NG.

ETUDES-NG Course: You will log into the Etudes-NG classroom with log-in information provided below:

New Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of SSN

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
SSN: 111-22-3333

Username = joga23333

MonthDay of birth in school records

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82)

Password = 0411

Previous Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of SSN

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
SSN: 111-22-3333

Username = joga23333

Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

If you cannot remember your password, go to the ETUDES-NG login screen and reset the password. Be sure to use the email address you used on your application.

Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.