Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development.
Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development in early childhood education and child care centers. Gain insight into the significance of understanding the various developmental stages and how it can positively impact child growth and learning. Explore the benefits of recognizing and catering to individual child development needs for optimal outcomes.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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120 hours courses
12 CEUs30 hours courses
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Related Outcomes
- Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development
- Recognize that children develop independence at different stages.
- Recognize the importance of music in both child development and curriculum.
- Recognize the importance of observing and gathering information related to children and youth's development.
- Recognize the importance of maintaining confidentiality and privacy in communication with staff.
- Recognize the importance of maintaining confidentiality and privacy in communication with families.
- Recognize theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning.
- Recognize the importance of problem solving and conflict resolution strategies with community members and families.
- Recognize the importance and components of an effective parent questionnaire.
- Recognize the importance of a positive and respectful attitude in working with all children and their families.
- Recognize the importance of consistency, continuity, and responsiveness in supporting pro-social behaviors in children.
- Describe Piaget’s sensorimotor and preoperational stages of cognitive development.
- Identify stages and milestones of physical and cognitive development ages 6-13.
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