Recognize the importance of observing and gathering information related to children and youth's development.
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Related Outcomes
- Recognize the importance of providing activities that reflect a welcoming environment for all children, youth and families, regardless of culture, language, or religion, or strengths, talents, and abilities.
- 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.
- Recognize the importance of music in both child development and curriculum.
- Recognize the importance of a positive and respectful attitude in working with all children and their families.
- Describe the importance of social emotional skill development in children entering kindergarten.
- Recognize the impact of unexpected changes on children and youth.
- Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development.
- Recognize theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning.
- Recognize that children develop independence at different stages.
- Recognize the importance of consistency, continuity, and responsiveness in supporting pro-social behaviors in children.
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