CDA #8: Child Development/Learning - online course

1. Demonstrate an understanding of typical and atypical development from birth to age 2..
2. Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of how genetics and environment influence child growth and development.
4. Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development.
5. Identify theory and theorist in relation to child development.
6. Demonstrate how theory is reflective in the child care environment.
7. Identify factors that influence learning.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to learning
9. Identify different learning styles of young children
10. Demonstrate an understanding of typical and atypical development from age 2 to 5.
11. Demonstrate understanding of brain development in young children.
12. Recognize theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning.
13. Explain how theory is reflective in the child care environment.
14. Define mental health and its Indicators in infants and young children.
15. Identify stages and milestones of development for ages 1 to 5
16. Demonstrate an understanding of how learning experiences develop emerging skills

Criteria to earn CEUs:

Certificates are awarded when the following criteria have been met by the learner:

1. Class has been paid in full
2. All material has been reviewed
3. All review questions and final test have been completed with a passing score of 80% or higher.

Learning Assessment Method:

Learners will be assessed through questions after every section is completed. Learners will not be allowed to proceed to the next section of the training until all questions have been answered correctly. Learners will be presented with a final test composed of true/false and multiple choice questions. Upon successful completion of the training, learners will receive their certificate by email.

Learning Methodology:

Online material will be presented in the form of slides, accompanied with speech. Videos will be used to demonstrate ideas and concepts. Charts and tables will be used for illustration.

Logistics/Required Technology:

A stable internet connection is required for the completion of this course. Users are highly encouraged to take their online course on Google Chrome on either a laptop or desktop computer. Speakers and/or headphones are also required to hear speech.

Payment Policy:

Payments need to be made in full. No refunds will be issued after starting the class.

Proprietary or conflict of interest disclosure:

Unless otherwise stated in the course description none of H & H subject matter experts and editor has any conflict or proprietary interests related to the material they prepared in this course.

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No prerequisites are required for the completion of this course.