Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) Module 3: Learning and Development
- Event Type
- Conference/Workshop
- Sponsor
- Child Care Resource Service
- Location
- Bevier Hall, Room 372, 905 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana
- Date
- Sep 27, 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Speaker
- Kathy Martin, Infant/Toddler Specialist, CCRS
- Contact
- Jenny Garinger
- garinger@illinois.edu
- Phone
- 217-333-7816
- Views
- 19
This session explores brain development, early learning and language development, and appropriate curriculum planning for infants and toddlers. PITC’s view of infants as active, self-motivated learners is explained and the role of the caregiver in supporting infants’ desire for exploration is considered. The perspective that is presented can be summed up in the following way: “All children are born wired for feelings and ready to learn” when provided nurturing relationships and a peaceful but engaging environment that supports all learners, including infants with special needs. Engaging discussion and activities support participant’s learning.