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
- Demonstrate the importance of using various strategies to develop language and communication skills.
- Describe how language is one of the many ways through which culture affects development.
- Describe strategies to support school age childrens language and literacy skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
- Describe the meaning of positive discipline in the classroom.
- Give examples of strategies teachers can use to communicate with parents regarding challenging behaviors.
- Describe how caregivers can help to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.
- Describe nonverbal communication as it relates to coaching and mentoring.
- Describe the process of creating and communicating rules within the classroom.
- Demonstrate communication skills that enable intercultural communication, including effective listening skills
- Describe positive discipline strategies to use in the classroom.
- Describe the importance of responding sensitively to differences in individual communication styles.
- Apply strategies caregivers can use to ensure safe sleeping habits and the prevention of SIDS in infants
- Describe ways to communicate effectively with others.
- Describe techniques used in successful coaching and mentoring.
- Describe Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and identify preventive measures.
- Describe and Demonstrate arts integration strategies to develop verbal and written language.
- Identify the signs of traumatic brain injury in infants and young children.
- Describe common myths and facts about safe sleep for infants and young toddlers.
- Describe the use of safe sleep practices.
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