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Table of Contents
Course Guide
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Topic 1
Creating Quality Early Learning Environment
1.1 The Importance of Quality Environment
1.1.1 Why Is Quality Environment Important to Young
Topic 2
Dimensions of Young ChildrenÊs Setting 17
2.1 Early Childhood Environmental Setting 18 2.1.1 Environmental Settings that Meet ChildrenÊs Needs 20 2.2 Context of Early Childhood Environment 22 2.2.1 Simple to Complex Materials 24
2.3 Planning for a Healthy and Safe Environment 24 2.3.1 Health 25 2.3.2 Safety 25
2.4 Designing a Good Early Childhood Setting 27
Topic 3
Physical Environment for Infants and Toddlers 37
3.1 Infant and Toddler Space 38
3.1.1 Engaging Spaces for Infants and Toddlers 38
3.1.2 Enriched Space for Toddlers and Infants 39
3.2 The Importance of Touching and Movement in InfantsÊ 43 and ToddlersÊ Environment
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1.1.2 The Impact of Environment on Early Development 5
1.2 The Indicators of Quality Environment 8
1.3 Environment that Meets Young ChildrenÊs Needs 10 1.3.1 The Physical Environment 10 1.3.2 The Social Environment 11
1.4 Safe and Secure Environment 11
1.4.1 Summary
Key Terms References
The Importance of Safe and Secure Environment 11 14 15 16
2.4.1
2.4.2 Summary
Key Terms References
Indoor Environment 28 Outdoor Environment 32 34 35 36
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