Demonstrate understanding of how culture and diversity influence growth and development
Explore how culture, diversity, genetics, and environment shape child growth and development in early childhood education and child care centers. Understand the influential role of culture in fostering positive development while considering the impact of genetics and environment on children's growth. Gain insight into the complex interplay of these factors to promote holistic growth and development in young minds.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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120 hours courses
12 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of how genetics and environment influence child growth and development.
- Demonstrate understanding of the impact of culture and diversity in relation to school readiness
- Demonstrate understanding of the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of culture and diversity in relation to school readiness.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how the community in which a child lives influences development
- Demonstrate understanding of the effects of media on the growth and development of young children.
- Demonstrate an understanding of prenatal development and its impact on child development.
- Demonstrate understanding of the impact of culture on infant and toddler development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how promoting an integrated curriculum promotes development.
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