The participant will be able to understand the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning
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Age group
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
- Identify and understand the requirements of Child Care Subsidy (POC), Child and Adult Food Program, MSDE Child Care Credential, Tiered Reimbursement, and the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund
- 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.
- 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 an understanding of approaches to learning
- Demonstrate an understanding of approaching parents as equal partners in learning.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to create a natural outdoor classroom that supports child development in all areas.
- Demonstrate understanding of developing strategies for involving parents in the child care setting.
- Identify factors that may influence learning for a child in the family child care environment.
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