Demonstrate understanding of the cognitive theories
Gain a deep understanding of cognitive theories, particularly Piaget’s sensori-motor and pre-operational stages of cognitive development in early childhood education and child care centers. Explore how these theories shape children's thinking and learning, providing a solid foundation for educators and parents alike.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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Proficiency Level
45 hours courses
4.5 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of Piaget’s sensori-motor and pre-operational stages of cognitive development
- Demonstrate understanding of Piaget’s sensorimotor and pre-operational stages of cognitive development
- Demonstrate how theory is reflective in the child care environment: Relationship between development theories & adolescence
- Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive and language stages of development in children five to twelve years of age
- Demonstrate understand developmentally appropriate practices for school-age children with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
- Demonstrate an understanding of cognitive development as it relates to science in infants and toddlers.
- Demonstrate understanding of the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning
- Demonstrate understanding of theory of coaching and mentoring.
- Demonstrate understanding of the psychological and moral theories
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate supervision for all children’s activities.
- Demonstrates understanding of early intervention and its importance
- Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to learning
- Demonstrate understanding of how reports are completed
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Strengthening Families Protective Factors
- Demonstrate how theory is reflective in the child care environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of teacher vs. child directed activities.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how environment and equipment modifications support individual needs
- Demonstrate an understanding of individual planning.
- Demonstrate an understanding of potential violations of confidentiality and take steps to reduce the risk of occurrence.
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