Identify the differences between developmental screening and assessments.
Discover the distinctions between developmental screening and assessments in early childhood education. Gain insights into appropriate practices for identifying and demonstrating children's abilities. Explore examples of age-appropriate activities that promote skill development. Perfect for child care centers and professionals in the field.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 appropriate practices for identify and demonstrate an children: Identify importance of individual planning
- Identify the benefits of observation and assessment.
- Identify the difference between teacher/child directed activities
- Identify the differences in major theories.
- Identify different types of play.
- Identify the different learning styles among preschoolers
- Define and identify the components of developmentally appropriate practice for children aged 2 to 5.
- Define and identify the components of developmentally appropriate practice
- List strategies to collaborate with specialists to administer developmental screenings.
- Identify the differences in major theories
- Identify different types of barriers for mixed ages with disabilities and ways to adapt curriculum to fit their needs.
- Identify methods of assessments for mixed ages.
- Identify assessment tools.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs.
- Identify the differences between major theories
- Identify assessment tools
- Teachers will identify different ways to communicate with families
- Identify and plan for the documentation of different areas of development.
- Recognize the importance of the use of developmental screenings.
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