Describe how sign language can be used as a means of communication with infants
Discover the power of sign language as a communication tool for infants. Explore various strategies that can aid in the development of language and communication skills. Learn how sign language can enhance early childhood education and be implemented in child care centers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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10 hours courses
1 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Demonstrate the importance of using various strategies to develop language and communication skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
- Demonstrate communication skills that enable intercultural communication, including effective listening skills
- Describe how language is one of the many ways through which culture affects development.
- Describe the importance of responding sensitively to differences in individual communication styles.
- Describe nonverbal communication as it relates to coaching and mentoring.
- Describe positive discipline strategies to use in the classroom.
- Give examples of strategies caregivers can use to ensure safe sleeping habits and the prevention of SIDS/SUIDS in infants.
- Identify the signs of illness in children and describe when a child should be excluded from care
- Identify the signs of traumatic brain injury in infants and young children.
- Describe ways to communicate effectively with others.
- Describe Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and identify preventive measures.
- Describe the meaning of positive discipline in the classroom.
- Describe and Demonstrate arts integration strategies to develop verbal and written language.
- Describe common myths and facts about safe sleep for infants and young toddlers.
- Describe the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Describe how to use the Strengthening Families Self-Assessment for program improvement.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs.
- Identify and use strategies for effective communication with community and colleagues.
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