Explain the challenges behind mixed-age group instruction and strategies to overcome them.
Learn how to successfully teach mixed-age groups in early childhood education and child care centers. Discover strategies for overcoming challenges and implementing tips for effective instruction.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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Related Outcomes
- Identify tips and strategies for successful mixed-age group instruction.
- Demonstrate understanding of the research done on mixed-age group instruction.
- Demonstrate the benefits of mixed-age grouping in early childhood education.
- Give examples of activities considered appropriate for mixed-age groups.
- Identify the components of a lesson plan for mixed age groups.
- List and review recommended feeding schedules and identify strategies for introducing new food for children birth through age three
- Demonstrate understanding how to effectively use transitions for various age groups and for different parts of the school day
- Identify materials and equipment for center childcare programs that meet the needs of specific age groups in both shared or permanent space and align with the programs curriculum
- Identify materials and equipment for family childcare programs that meet the needs of specific age groups in both shared or permanent space and align with the programs curriculum
- List and review recommended feeding schedules and identifies strategies for introducing new food for children birth through age three
- Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development. Identify strategies for working with children with special needs
- Give examples of strategies teachers can use to communicate with parents regarding challenging behaviors.
- Identify strategies for training individuals with challenging personalities.
- Define self-esteem and identify issues and strategies for support of school age children.
- Identify materials and equipment for childcare programs that meet the needs of specific age groups in both shared or permanent space and align with the programs curriculum
- Describe strategies to support school age childrens language and literacy skills.
- Identify different types of barriers for mixed ages with disabilities and ways to adapt curriculum to fit their needs.
- Identify strategies to increase parent involvement in the school-age setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to use transitions for various age groups and for different parts of the school day.
- Explain effective strategies to guide children’s technology use and combat the media’s influence.
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