Explain what are developmental theories.
Learn about developmental theories and their importance in early childhood education and child care centers. Understand the key concepts and principles behind these theories to better support children's growth and development.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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10 hours courses
1 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Be able to explain what are developmental theories
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs.
- Explains how materials and experiences support the developmental needs of young children.
- Explain how theory is reflective in the child care environment.
- Identify the differences in major theories
- Identify appropriate practices for identify and demonstrate an children: Define Developmentally Appropriate Practice
- Identify and explain the major components of the major and current approaches to development and learning
- Explain safety guidelines involved when planning sensory activities for young children.
- Students will be able to explain conversational intent, and inviting consent
- The participant will be able to understand the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning
- Explain effective strategies to guide children’s technology use and combat the media’s influence.
- Define the similarities between major theories.
- Demonstrate understanding of the cognitive theories
- Explain when to report child abuse
- Demonstrate how theory is reflective in the child care environment.
- Give examples of developmentally appropriate musical activities for children.
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