Spaces that Support Discovery - online course

Course Description:

Designing a classroom space is more than just aesthetics. If well designed, the classroom can become a tool for learning and discovery. Providers working in all child care settings with infants and toddlers will benefit from learning and understanding how spaces can be utilized to facilitate instruction. In this 3 hour on-line training course participants will:
Identify the requirements of an appropriate environment that will promote free exploration and manipulation.
Demonstrate an understanding of creating a successful block center.
Identify strategies to increase scientific inquiry in the infant and toddler classroom.
Identify the different learning concepts related to block play.

Objectives / Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this training, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify strategies to increase scientific inquiry in the infant and toddler classroom
2. Identify the requirements of an appropriate environment that will promote free exploration and manipulation
3. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of creating a successful block center by identifying the various types of blocks, describing an effective block center setup, and recognizing the various stages of block play.
4. Identify the different learning concepts related to block play.

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.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites are required for the completion of this course.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Payment Policy:

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