This course is 10 hours of the CDA Subject Area 8: Understanding the principles of child development and learning. Child care professionals support children in meeting their milestones and developing the skills needed to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. They must also know how children learn to include in their instruction different ways children
can demonstrate an understanding of the concepts being taught. In this 10-hour online child care course, learners will be
able to:
● Identify theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning;
● Recognize theory and theorists in relation to child development and approaches to learning;
● Demonstrate how theory is reflective in the child care environment;
● Identify stages and milestones of development for ages 1 to 5;
● Demonstrate an understanding of typical and atypical development;
● Define mental health and its Indicators in infants and young children;
● Demonstrate understanding of brain development in young children;
● Demonstrate an understanding of how genetics and environment influence child growth and development;
● Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development;
● Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to learning; and
● Identify different learning styles of young children and factors that influence learning.
- Criteria to earn CEUs:
- Certificates are awarded when the following criteria have been met by the learner:
- Class has been paid in full
- All material has been reviewed
- 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.
- Support Services:
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Please read carefully:
You are purchasing a session of an online training that includes online assessments.
Your certificate will be emailed to you once you pass the final exam with a passing grade of 80%.
Your certificate will bear the name you provided to us when you signed up.
For support and questions regarding the material presented in this class
please contact us at info@childcareed.com. Please consult our frequently asked questions page for other
questions or feel free to contact us.
No prerequisites are required for the completion of this course.