Identify the differences in major theories.
Explore the differences in major theories of early childhood education and child care centers. Gain a deeper understanding of these theories and their impact on the development and care of young children. Identify and analyze the varying approaches that shape the field of early childhood education.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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Related Outcomes
- Identify appropriate practices for identify and demonstrate an children: Identify examples of appropriate activities for different ages
- Identify similarities between major theories.
- Recognize the differences between major theories.
- Identify and explain the major components of the major and current approaches to development and learning
- Identify appropriate practices for identify and demonstrate an children: Identify importance of individual planning
- Identify the different types of portfolios used in child care programs, and the appropriate portfolio components for each type.
- Identify theory and theorist in relation to school-age children and approaches to learning
- Identify child development theories in early childhood.
- Identify the different learning styles among preschoolers
- Define the similarities between major theories.
- Identify vehicle safety hazards that pose a major threat to children.
- Identify different types of play.
- Identify the different roles and responsibilities of a coach and of a mentor.
- Teachers will identify different ways to communicate with families
- Identify the difference between teacher-/child-directed activities.
- Identify and plan for the documentation of different areas of development.
- Identify the differences between developmental screening and assessments.
- Identify different types of barriers for mixed ages with disabilities and ways to adapt curriculum to fit their needs.
- Identify different types of play in children ages 2 to 5.
- Identify different learning styles of young children
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