Learning Objectives

LO 12.1 Compare and contrast one’s emotional and cognitive reactions to three case studies.

LO 12.2 Summarize typical physical, cognitive and language, moral, personality and emotional, and social development during toddlerhood and early childhood.

LO 12.3 Analyze the role of play in toddler and early childhood development.

LO 12.4 Identify major social policies regarding developmental disruptions during toddlerhood and early childhood.

LO 12.5 Evaluate the possible benefits of early childhood education.

LO 12.6 Identify some special issues that face the multigenerational family with toddlers and young children.

LO 12.7 Give examples of risk factors and protective factors during toddlerhood and early childhood.

LO 12.8 Apply knowledge of toddlerhood and early childhood to recommend guidelines for social work assessment and intervention.