Creating Environments that Nurture Growth and Community - online

1. Demonstrates understanding of the importance of room arrangement/environment.
2. Define classroom community.
3. Explain how materials and experiences support the developmental needs of young children.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of how to create a natural outdoor classroom that supports child development in all areas.
5. Describe the importance of learning centers in the early childhood education environment.
6. Describe the primary learning centers and their components.
7. Identify different learning styles of young children
8. Define the term multiculturalism and how it relates to the child's environment.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of how appropriate material and equipment promotes play.
10. Identify strategies for integrating culture and diversity into an infant and toddler program
11. Identify the requirements of an appropriate environment that will promote free exploration and manipulation.
12. Give examples of ways for families to be included and represented in the classroom, even when they are not physically present.

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.