Identify and explain the major components of the major and current approaches to development and learning
Learn about the major components of the major and current approaches to development and learning in early childhood education and child care centers. Understand the theories of child development and learning with our comprehensive resources. Expand your knowledge and enhance your practice in this important domain.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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120 hours courses
12 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning
- The participant will be able to understand the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning
- Recognize theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning.
- Identify different learning styles and how to differentiate instruction to meet a child's needs.
- Identify ways to support children’s development using the arts.
- Identify the components of a lesson plan for all abilities.
- Identify the components of a lesson plan for infants and toddlers.
- Identify the components of: 1. Greeting and Departure 2. Feeding 3. Diapering and Toileting 4. Dressing 5. Sleeping
- Describe the primary learning centers and their components.
- Identify the components of a lesson plan for the family child care setting
- Identify the components of the MY Plate.
- Identify the differences in major theories
- Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to learning
- Identify the factors that influence learning
- Identify strategies to facilitate learning in the early childhood classroom using various methods.
- Identify budget line items and basic budget development strategies
- Demonstrate understanding of how learning occurs in children and the role of play in learning
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