Describe the primary learning centers and their components.
Discover the primary learning centers and their components in early childhood education and child care centers. Learn how to create a successful block center by understanding the various types of blocks, setting up an effective block center, and recognizing the different stages of block play.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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- Describe the importance of learning centers in the early childhood education environment.
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- Identify and explain the major components of the major and current approaches to development and learning
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- Demonstrate an understanding of individualized learning
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- Identify the different types of portfolios used in child care programs, and the appropriate portfolio components for each type.
- Describe ways to analyze classrooms for an anti-bias approach.
- Identify the components of a safe and healthy family childcare environment for children
- Describe the rights of children and families and their relation to home visiting.
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