Define and identify the components of developmentally appropriate practice
Looking for developmentally appropriate practices for young children? Our page will help you define and identify the components of developmentally appropriate practice. Discover the best practices to identify and demonstrate an inclusive and effective learning environment. Perfect for early childhood educators and child care centers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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120 hours courses
12 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Define and identify the components of developmentally appropriate practice for children aged 2 to 5.
- Define and identify the components of developmentally appropriate practice
- Define Developmentally Appropriate Practice
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs.
- Identifies the components of appropriate supervision
- Identify appropriate practices for teacher- and child-directed activities.
- Identify appropriate practices for children.
- Identify appropriate practice for the identification, prevention, and treatment of communicable diseases in childcare.
- Identify appropriate practice for the identification, prevention, and treatment of communicable diseases and illnesses in child care setting
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with developmental disabilities.
- Identify the different types of portfolios used in child care programs, and the appropriate portfolio components for each type.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with need in one or more of the following areas: 1. Emotional 2. Cognitive 3. Language 4. Physical
- Identify appropriate practices communicable diseases/illnesses and immunizations and their schedules in child care setting
- Identify appropriate supervision practices for children during transportation and field trips.
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