Recognize theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning.
Recognize theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning to support early childhood education and child care centers. Identify the key theories and theorists in relation to child development and approaches to learning, providing a comprehensive understanding for educators and caregivers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Identify theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to 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
- Identify theory and theorist in relation to child development.
- Demonstrate how theory is reflective in the child care environment: Relationship between development theories & adolescence
- Identify and explain the major components of the major and current approaches to development and learning
- Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development. Identify strategies for working with children with special needs
- Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development.
- Recognize the importance of music in both child development and curriculum.
- Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development
- Demonstrate an understanding of prenatal development and its impact on child development.
- Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development.
- Recognize the importance of observing and gathering information related to children and youth's development.
- Identify factors that may influence learning for a child in the family child care environment.
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