Describe how sign language can be used as a means of communication with infants
Discover the power of sign language as a communication tool for infants. Explore various strategies that can aid in the development of language and communication skills. Learn how sign language can enhance early childhood education and be implemented in child care centers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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45 hours courses
4.5 CEUs10 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Define how does using sign language and English in tandem are effective teaching tools.
- Demonstrate the importance of using various strategies to develop language and communication skills.
- Identify the signs of illness in children and describe when a child should be excluded from care
- Give examples of strategies teachers can use to communicate with parents regarding challenging behaviors.
- Describe common myths and facts about safe sleep for infants and young toddlers.
- Identify the signs of traumatic brain injury in infants and young children.
- Describe Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and identify preventive measures.
- Give examples of strategies caregivers can use to ensure safe sleeping habits and the prevention of SIDS/SUIDS in infants.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
- Describe how language is one of the many ways through which culture affects development.
- Describe positive discipline strategies to use in the classroom.
- Describe techniques used in successful coaching and mentoring.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs.
- Apply strategies caregivers can use to ensure safe sleeping habits and the prevention of SIDS in infants
- Describe strategies to support school age childrens language and literacy skills.
- Describe and Demonstrate arts integration strategies to develop verbal and written language.
- Describe the meaning of positive discipline in the classroom.
- Describe the impact of culture on infant and toddler development
- Describe how caregivers can help to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.
- Describe nonverbal communication as it relates to coaching and mentoring.
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