The participant will be able to understand the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning
Our page focuses on understanding the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning in the domains of early childhood education and child care centers. Gain insights and demonstrate your understanding through our compelling content that covers key concepts and supporting elements.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning
- Identify and explain the major components of the major and current approaches to development and learning
- Recognize theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning.
- The participant will demonstrate knowledge and understanding the major milestones, typical behaviors and learning processes of children birth to 13 years of age
- Demonstrate an understanding of prenatal development and its impact on child development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to learning
- Identify child development theories in early childhood.
- Participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to create a natural outdoor environment that includes different colors, sounds, textures, and scents
- Demonstrate understanding of developing strategies for involving parents in the child care setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how ongoing preventive health and wellness care affects child development
- Identify factors that may influence learning for a child in the family child care environment.
- Demonstrates an understanding of content areas and how they relate to child development
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