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
12 CEUs30 hours courses
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Related Outcomes
- Identify the benefits of observation and assessment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs.
- Identify the difference between teacher/child directed activities
- Identify different types of play in children ages 2 to 5.
- Identify the differences in major theories
- Identify different types of barriers for mixed ages with disabilities and ways to adapt curriculum to fit their needs.
- Identify the differences in major theories.
- Define and identify the components of developmentally appropriate practice
- Identify different types of play.
- Identify different learning styles of young children
- Identify the different learning styles among preschoolers
- Identify and discuss of the importance of using a variety of assessment methods.
- List strategies to collaborate with specialists to administer developmental screenings.
- Identify examples of appropriate activities for different ages.
- Identify the different types of portfolios used in child care programs, and the appropriate portfolio components for each type.
- Identify methods of assessments for mixed ages.
- Identify assessment tools.
- Identify strategies to make connections and interact substantively with those who are different from oneself
- Identify the differences between major theories
- Define and identify the components of developmentally appropriate practice for children aged 2 to 5.
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