Demonstrate an understanding of how learning experiences develop emerging skills
Develop emerging skills with our expert knowledge in early childhood education and child care centers. Learn the best observational techniques to track skill development and cater to individual needs. Strengthen your understanding of how learning experiences shape emerging skills.Trainings incorporating this outcome
CDA Subject Areas
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120 hours courses
12 CEUs30 hours courses
5 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of observational techniques to track skill development and individual need.
- Demonstrate understanding of how learning occurs in children and the role of play in learning
- Demonstrate an understanding of prenatal development and its impact on child development.
- Demonstrate understanding of the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning
- Demonstrate understanding of children's general knowledge that supports emerging math skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of development in children 3-5 years of age and their learning styles.
- Demonstrates understanding of typical and atypical development
- Demonstrate an understanding of how chronic illness can affect development.
- Demonstrate understanding of the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of individualized learning
- Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to learning
- Demonstrate understanding of using assessment and observation for short and long term goal development for special needs
- Demonstrate an understanding of the physical, emotional, and motor development in children five to twelve years of age
- Demonstrate understanding of effective listening skills in childcare.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to develop appropriate daily schedules that promote routines. (1 hr)
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