Recognize the impact of unexpected changes on children and youth.
Recognize the impact of unexpected changes on children and youth. Provide activities that reflect a welcoming environment for all children, youth and families, regardless of culture, language, or religion, or strengths, talents, and abilities. Explore the importance of supporting children and youth through early childhood education and child care centers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUs30 hours courses
5 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- 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).
- Recognize the importance of observing and gathering information related to children and youth's development.
- 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.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to support all children and youth at times of change, transition, or separation.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Distinguish how to adapt arts and crafts for younger children and children with different abilities.
- Recognize the importance of consistency, continuity, and responsiveness in supporting pro-social behaviors in children.
- Give examples of ways to collaborate with other professionals involved in the care and education of all children and youth.
- Recognize that children develop independence at different stages.
- Recognize the importance of a positive and respectful attitude in working with all children and their families.
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