Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development
Discover the significance of understanding the stages of development in early childhood education and child care centers. Recognize the importance of this knowledge to create a nurturing and effective learning environment for young children. Gain insights into the pivotal role that knowing the stages of development plays in supporting children's growth and development.Trainings incorporating this outcome
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUs3 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development.
- Recognize the importance of observing and gathering information related to children and youth's development.
- Recognize that children develop independence at different stages.
- Recognize the importance of music in both child development and curriculum.
- Recognize the importance of demonstrating respect for the diversity of all children and youth and families’ culture, language, and religion in all interactions (anti-bias and cultural responsiveness techniques).
- Recognize the importance of maintaining confidentiality and privacy in communication with staff.
- Recognize the importance of problem solving and conflict resolution strategies with community members and families.
- Recognize the importance of a positive and respectful attitude in working with all children and their families.
- Identify the stages and milestones of development
- Recognize the importance of collaborating to improve academic performance.
- Describe Piaget’s sensorimotor and preoperational stages of cognitive development.
- Recognize theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning.
- Recognize the importance of providing activities that reflect a welcoming environment for all children, youth and families, regardless of culture, language, or religion, or strengths, talents, and abilities.
- Identify stages and milestones of physical and cognitive development ages 6-13.
- Recognize the importance of problem solving and conflict resolution strategies with community members and families
- Recognize the importance of consistency, continuity, and responsiveness in supporting pro-social behaviors in children.
- Recognize the importance of maintaining confidentiality and privacy in communication with families.
- Identify the importance of professional development for child care professionals and strategies to make meaningful choices.
- Recognize the importance and components of an effective parent questionnaire.
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