Identify the differences in major theories
Looking to identify the differences between major theories in early childhood education and child care centers? Our page provides compelling insights and supporting elements for each theory, helping you gain a comprehensive understanding of the topic.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Identify the differences in major theories.
- Recognize the differences between major theories.
- Identify similarities between major theories.
- Identify and explain the major components of the major and current approaches to development and learning
- Define the similarities between major theories.
- Identify the differences between developmental screening and assessments.
- Identify the difference between teacher/child directed activities
- Identify different types of play in children ages 2 to 5.
- Demonstrate how theory is reflective in the child care environment: Relationship between development theories & adolescence
- Identify the different types of portfolios used in child care programs, and the appropriate portfolio components for each type.
- Identify strategies to make connections and interact substantively with those who are different from oneself
- Identify vehicle safety hazards that pose a major threat to children.
- Identify different learning styles of young children
- Identify the difference between teacher-/child-directed activities.
- Identify different types of play.
- Identify different types of barriers for mixed ages with disabilities and ways to adapt curriculum to fit their needs.
- Identify theory and theorist in relation to child development.
- The participant will be able to understand the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning
- Identify examples of appropriate activities for different ages.
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