Demonstrate the elements of positive respectful relationships that include warm, nurturing interactions with children.
Demonstrate warm, nurturing interactions with children to foster positive and respectful relationships. Recognize and respect the diversity of all children, youth, and families' culture, language, and religion in all interactions. Enhance early childhood education and child care centers with inclusive and supportive environments.Trainings incorporating this outcome
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUs45 hours courses
5 hours courses
3 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of developing positive relationships with childcare families
- Demonstrates understanding of developing positive relationships with child care families
- Recognize the importance of a positive and respectful attitude in working with all children and their families.
- Identify common interaction strategies to help promote a positive classroom environment for young children.
- Identify the components of positive relationships with children, co-workers and families.
- Recognize the importance of demonstrating respect for all diversity and providing activities that reflect a welcoming environment for all children, youth and families, regardless of culture, language, or religion, or strengths, talents, and abilities.
- Explain the role of respect in children’s behavior.
- Demonstrate understanding of appropriate interaction with infants and toddlers.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the physical, emotional, and motor development in children five to twelve years of age
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