Recognize theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning.
Learn to recognize key theories and theorists shaping child development and approaches to learning in early childhood education and child care centers. You will identify and understand the requirements of the Child Care Subsidy (POC), the Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP), the MSDE Child Care Credential, Tiered Reimbursement, and the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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120 hours courses
12 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Identify and understand the requirements of Child Care Subsidy (POC), Child and Adult Food Program, MSDE Child Care Credential, Tiered Reimbursement, and the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund
- The participant will be able to understand the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning
- Identify theory and theorist in relation to child development.
- Identify factors that may influence learning for a child in the family child care environment.
- Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development.
- Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development.
- Recognize the importance of music in both child development and curriculum.
- Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development
- Demonstrate an understanding of prenatal development and its impact on child development.
- Identify and explain the major components of the major and current approaches to development and learning
- Recognize the importance of observing and gathering information related to children and youth's development.
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