Identify the differences between developmental screening and assessments.
Discover the distinctions between developmental screening and assessments in early childhood education. Gain insights into appropriate practices for identifying and demonstrating children's abilities. Explore examples of age-appropriate activities that promote skill development. Perfect for child care centers and professionals in the field.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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120 hours courses
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Related Outcomes
- Define and identify the components of developmentally appropriate practice for children aged 2 to 5.
- Identify different learning styles of young children
- Identify the different types of portfolios used in child care programs, and the appropriate portfolio components for each type.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs.
- Identify the differences between major theories
- Identify different types of play in children ages 2 to 5.
- Identify methods of assessments for mixed ages.
- Identify common tools and strategies in completing a comprehensive family assessment.
- Define and identify the components of developmentally appropriate practice
- Identify different types of play.
- Identify the difference between teacher/child directed activities
- Identify examples of appropriate activities for different ages.
- Identify different types of barriers for mixed ages with disabilities and ways to adapt curriculum to fit their needs.
- Identify the difference between teacher-/child-directed activities.
- Identify assessment tools.
- Identify strategies to make connections and interact substantively with those who are different from oneself
- Identify and discuss of the importance of using a variety of assessment methods.
- Identify different learning styles and how to differentiate instruction to meet a child's needs.
- Identify the benefits of observation and assessment.
- Identify the differences in major theories.
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