Recognize the differences between major theories.
Recognize the differences between major theories in early childhood education and child care centers. Identify and understand the contrasting viewpoints and approaches of various major theories in the field. Gain insights into the key elements that set these theories apart and inform best practices.Trainings incorporating this outcome
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUs30 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Identify the differences in major theories.
- The participant will be able to understand the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning
- Recognize theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning.
- Define the similarities between major theories.
- Identify and explain the major components of the major and current approaches to development and learning
- Recognize that children develop independence at different stages.
- Identify similarities between major theories.
- Demonstrate understanding of the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning
- Identify the different types of portfolios used in child care programs, and the appropriate portfolio components for each type.
- Demonstrate how theory is reflective in the child care environment
- Recognize the needs of individualized learning in preschool.
- Recognize the importance and components of an effective parent questionnaire.
- Recognize the importance of music in both child development and curriculum.
- Identify different learning styles and how to differentiate instruction to meet a child's needs.
- Recognize the legal foundations, including the IDEA Act and Section 504.
- Demonstrate understanding of cultural differences and its influences on a child's social behavior.
- Demonstrate understanding the major milestones, typical behaviors and learning processes of children birth to 13 years of age
- Recognize current tuition trends
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