Identify environment and genetic influences on development.
Identify the impacts of genetics and environment on child growth and development. Gain an understanding of how these factors shape early childhood education and child care. Explore the complex relationship between genetics, environment, and child development.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.
- Identify factors that may influence learning for a child in the family child care environment.
- Identify factors that may influence learning for a child in the preschool environment.
- Identify factors that influence learning in a child's physical environment.
- Identify the requirements of an appropriate environment that will promote free exploration and manipulation.
- Identify and explain the major components of the major and current approaches to development and learning
- Identify procedures that will promote a safe environment (indoor and outdoor).
- Identify theory and theorist in relation to child development.
- Identify ways to support children’s development using the arts.
- Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development.
- Identify the challenges and solutions for shared space environments.
- Identify the importance of being sensitive to those who decide not to nurse and of welcoming environment that encourages mothers to breastfeed
- Identify strategies to promote cultural diversity and acceptance in the child care environment
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