Describe how language is one of the many ways through which culture affects development.
Explore how language is a key factor in how culture influences the development of infants and toddlers. Discover the profound impact that culture has on the growth and learning experiences of young children. Learn how this knowledge can benefit early childhood education and child care centers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
Age group
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Describe the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Describe and Demonstrate arts integration strategies to develop verbal and written language.
- 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).
- Define culture and cultural competency
- Describe Piaget’s sensorimotor and preoperational stages of cognitive development.
- Identify ways to reflect on one's own personal perspectives with courage and/or humility
- Describe ways to communicate effectively with others.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how chronic illness can affect development in ages four and above.
- Identify ways to interact respectfully and appropriately in a variety of cultural contexts
- Describe the five critical needs for children to develop optimal emotional health
- Describe ways child care professionals can support advocacy issues.
- 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.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how ongoing preventive health and wellness care affects child development
- Identify ways to support children’s development using the arts.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how chronic illness can affect development.
- Describe the stages of grief and the different ways children react to grief and stress.
Related Articles
- How the CDA Credential Empowers Educators to Promote Physical Development in Young Children
- The Power of Block Play in Child Growth and Development
- Secure a Scholarship for Your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
- Key Competencies and Functional Areas for Child Development Associate (CDA)
- Building Little Hands: Fine Motor Skill Development and the CDA Credential
- Child Development and the Role of the CDA
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Professional Portfolio, Resource Collection V (RC V)
- CDA Credential Supports Child Development and Learning
- What is a Professional Philosophy Statement and how do I write one?
- Balancing Work and Professional Development as a CDA Credential Holder
- Developing Your CDA Professional Philosophy Statement
- Boosting Social Skill Development with the CDA Credential
- The Importance of Communication in Early Childhood Development
- What Parents Should Know About Child Development Credentials
- What is a CDA Credential? Understanding the Value of the Child Development Associate Certification
- Exploring the Benefits of Becoming a Certified Child Development Professional
- English is not my first language, can I still earn a CDA Credential?
- Exploring Career Opportunities with a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
- Using the CDA Credential to Provide Differentiated Instruction for All Levels of Development
- The CDA and Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development
