FLED 040 - Parenting Education/Parents and Infants

Maximum of 2.0 possible Credits
Parents and babies attend class together once a week. Class includes parent discussion, observation, and activities with the babies. Topics will be chosen in the areas of child development and family life.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe reliable parenting information sources. [COMMUNICATE]
Supervise infants in a lab setting. [ACT]
Maintain a safe classroom environment. [ACT]
Continue to identify developmentally appropriate behaviors for infants 1 to 12 months. [REASON]
Adjust personal expectations for infants 1 to 12 months. [REASON]
Describe characteristics of secure attachment. [REASON]
Describe how culture and diversity impact family life. [EXPLORE]
Recognize individual differences of children and families. [EXPLORE]