Ancient alchemists dreamed of turning common #lead into precious gold. As an #early-childhood- #educator, you perform a similar kind of magic every day. You take the "base materials" of a child's natural curiosity and, through your skill and intention, transform them into the "gold" of lasting knowledge and #development. But how do you perfect this magical process? Maryland’s 45-hour training courses are your alchemy lab, teaching you the formulas and reactions needed to become a true master of educational transformation.
How can you transform something you don't understand? The 45-hour Growth and Development course is your intensive study of the base elements. You will learn the fundamental properties of the "materials" you work with every day: the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical makeup of a child. Understanding the predictable "atomic structure" of a two-year-old's brain versus a five-year-old's brain is the foundational knowledge every alchemist needs. This deep understanding of your elements is the first step toward creating gold.
Is there one substance that can dissolve challenges and facilitate transformation? In the alchemy of ECE, the "universal solvent" is a well-designed curriculum. The 45-hour Preschool Curriculum training teaches you how to create it. You'll learn that a rich, #play-based, and child-led curriculum can "dissolve" behavioral issues, melt away boredom, and create the perfect liquid medium in which learning can crystallize. This course teaches you to mix the right ingredients—art, science, literacy, and play—to create a potent and effective solvent for learning.
How do you accelerate the learning process? A catalyst is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed itself. In your #classroom, that catalyst is the environment. This training, offered by approved providers like ChildCareEd, shows you how a thoughtfully arranged environment can dramatically speed up learning. You’ll learn how a well-stocked, uncluttered block corner can catalyze engineering skills, or how a cozy, print-rich library can catalyze emergent literacy. Your role as an environmental designer is the key to making the magic happen faster.
What is the true potential of your daily work? You can spend your days simply managing your base materials, keeping them #safe and contained. Or you can become an ECE alchemist. Maryland's 45-hour training courses provide you with the secret formulas, the understanding of the elements, and the knowledge of the catalysts needed to facilitate true transformation. It’s the professional training that empowers you to turn the everyday lead of curiosity into the priceless gold of a well-rounded, well-educated child.
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