Recognize that children develop independence at different stages.
Recognize that children develop independence at different stages. Understand the importance of knowing the stages of development. Discover how our early childhood education and child care centers support children's individual growth and independence.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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Related Outcomes
- Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development
- Describe the stages of grief and the different ways children react to grief and stress.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive and language stages of development in children five to twelve years of age
- Identify the stages of second language development in young children and how to partner with families.
- Recognize the importance of observing and gathering information related to children and youth's development.
- Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development.
- Identify different learning styles of young children
- Demonstrate an understanding of brain development in children birth through age three
- Demonstrate an understanding of brain development in young children.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to develop and implement a daily schedule for school-age children.
- Identify ways to support children’s development using the arts.
- Define social emotional development in young children
- Identify the stages and milestones of development
- Recognize the importance of a positive and respectful attitude in working with all children and their families.
- Identify stages and milestones of physical and cognitive development ages 6-13.
- Identify stages and milestones of development for ages 1 to 5
- Recognize the importance of music in both child development and curriculum.
- Recognize theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning.
- Demonstrate understanding of brain development in young children.
- Demonstrate an understanding of prenatal development and its impact on child development
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