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
10 hours courses
1 CEUs
Related 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
- Explains how materials and experiences support the developmental needs of young children.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs.
- Explain the importance of providing a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, including play, to support the science skills of all children.
- Explain how theory is reflective in the child care environment.
- Explain how materials and experiences support the developmental needs of young children.
- Demonstrate understanding of the cognitive theories
- Define and explain culture and diversity
- Recognize theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning.
- Explain the benefits of setting goals in a coaching/mentoring program.
- Define developmental domains.
- Explain the importance of two-way communication.
- The participant will be able to understand the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning
- Give examples of developmentally appropriate musical activities for children.
- Explain the challenges behind mixed-age group instruction and strategies to overcome them.
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