Equity-Centered Communication in ECE - online

1. Identify and contemplate bias and explore anti-bias approaches that support working with children and families.
2. Demonstrate the elements of positive respectful relationships that include warm, nurturing interactions with children.
3. Describe strategies and experiences to promote collaboration between child and youth care professionals and programs and other professionals involved in the care and education of all children and youth.
4. Identify ways to interact respectfully and appropriately in a variety of cultural contexts
5. Identify strategies to make connections and interact substantively with those who are different from oneself
6. Explain the importance of two-way communication.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of how to be open to new perspectives and diverse others.
8. Recognize the importance of collaborating to improve academic performance.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of diverse perspectives, and navigate the ambiguity and complexity that comes with that.
10. Describe the importance of responding sensitively to differences in individual communication styles.
11. Demonstrate communication skills that enable intercultural communication, including effective listening skills
12. Identify the importance of professional development for child care professionals and strategies to make meaningful choices.

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.