Identify the differences in major theories.
Explore the differences in major theories of early childhood education and child care centers. Gain a deeper understanding of these theories and their impact on the development and care of young children. Identify and analyze the varying approaches that shape the field of early childhood education.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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120 hours courses
12 CEUs45 hours courses
30 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Identify and explain the major components of the major and current approaches to development and learning
- Identify similarities between major theories.
- Recognize the differences between major theories.
- Demonstrate how theory is reflective in the child care environment: Relationship between development theories & adolescence
- Identify the differences between developmental screening and assessments.
- Identify the difference between teacher/child directed activities
- Identify different learning styles of young children
- Identify strategies to make connections and interact substantively with those who are different from oneself
- Identify the different types of portfolios used in child care programs, and the appropriate portfolio components for each type.
- Identify the difference between teacher-/child-directed activities.
- Identify the different learning styles among preschoolers
- Identify different types of barriers for mixed ages with disabilities and ways to adapt curriculum to fit their needs.
- Identify different types of play.
- Identify examples of appropriate activities for different ages.
- Identify different types of play in children ages 2 to 5.
- Identify different learning styles and how to differentiate instruction to meet a child's needs.
- Identify theory and theorist in relation to child development.
- The participant will be able to understand the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning
- Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development. Identify strategies for working with children with special needs
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