Demonstrate an understanding of how the community in which a child lives influences development
Discover how the community and environment shape a child's growth and development, exploring the intricate connection between genetics and the surrounding community. Gain insights into early childhood education and child care centers, understanding how these influences play a vital role in a child's developmental journey.Trainings incorporating this outcome
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUs45 hours courses
30 hours courses
5 hours courses
Related 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
- Demonstrate an understanding of how genetics and environment influence child growth and development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of prenatal development and its impact on child development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of content areas and how they are related to child development.
- Demonstrate and understand the importance of maintaining and developing professional and respectful relationships with parents, staff, community, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrate understanding of the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning
- Demonstrates an understanding of content areas and how they relate to child development
- Demonstrate understanding of cultural differences and its influences on a child's social behavior.
- Demonstrate understanding of how culture and diversity influence growth and development
- Demonstrate understanding of developing strategies for involving parents in the child care setting.
- Demonstrates understanding of developing positive relationships with child care families
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