High-quality early childhood education requires more than just a set of activities—it demands thoughtful integration of developmental standards, evidence-based practices, and cultural responsiveness. In this course, child care providers will explore how to design and adapt curriculum for different age groups, implement emergent learning, and use scaffolding to support every child’s unique growth. Participants will discover strategies to promote play, encourage problem-solving, integrate diversity and anti-bias materials, and create inclusive learning environments for children of all abilities. By the end, providers will be equipped with practical tools to inspire curiosity, respect cultural identities, and foster meaningful learning experiences that prepare children for lifelong success.
*Illinois Providers: This training has been approved to align to ECE Gateways Credential, ECE CPD2: Synthesizes the relationship between standards, evidence-based practices, culturally competent teaching strategies and curricular planning.*
By the end of this training, the learner will be able to:
- Identify appropriate practices for teacher- and child-directed activities.
- Define and identify the components of developmentally appropriate practice for children aged 2 to 5.
- Demonstrate an understanding of content areas and how they are related to child development.
- Define culture and cultural competency
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance of predictable and consistent care.
- Demonstrate understanding of the components of a curriculum.
- Identify strategies to promote play in the early childhood learning environment.
- Identify different types of barriers for mixed ages with disabilities and ways to adapt curriculum to fit their needs.
- Define the Cycle of Inquiry and how it can be used to plan emergent curriculum.
- Demonstrate an understanding of emergent curriculum.
- Demonstrate understanding of scaffolding as a method for individualized learning.
- Define the term multiculturalism and how it relates to the child's environment.
- 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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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.
