Recognize the differences between major theories.
Recognize the differences between major theories in early childhood education and child care centers. Identify and understand the contrasting viewpoints and approaches of various major theories in the field. Gain insights into the key elements that set these theories apart and inform best practices.Trainings incorporating this outcome
120 hours courses
12 CEUs online
4.4/5
12 CEUs online
CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review 
Credencial CDA para infantes y niños pequeños con revisión de portafolio
Credencial CDA para infantes y niños pequeños con revisión de portafolio 4.5/5
12 CEUs online
CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review Credencial CDA para Preescolar con Revisión de Portafolio
Credencial CDA para Preescolar con Revisión de Portafolio 4.9/5
102 hours courses
10.2 CEUs online
4.5/5
45 hours courses
4.5 CEUs online
45 hour Growth and Development Birth-age 12 ONLINE 45 horas Crecimiento y Desarrollo Nacimiento a 12 años EN LÍNEA
45 horas Crecimiento y Desarrollo Nacimiento a 12 años EN LÍNEA 4.6/5
30 hours courses
3 CEUs online
4.7/5
3 CEUs online
CDA Bridge Bundle: Family Child Care without Portfolio Review Paquete puente CDA: Cuidado infantil familiar sin revisión de portafolio
Paquete puente CDA: Cuidado infantil familiar sin revisión de portafolio 5/5
3 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Identify the differences in major theories.
- Define the similarities between major theories.
- Identify and explain the major components of the major and current approaches to development and learning
- Recognize that children develop independence at different stages.
- Demonstrate how theory is reflective in the child care environment: Relationship between development theories & adolescence
- Identify similarities between major theories.
- Recognize theory and theorist in relation to child development and approaches to learning.
- Identify different learning styles and how to differentiate instruction to meet a child's needs.
- Recognize that breastmilk is not a biohazard, and how to store, handle, and feed mother's milk.
- Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development.
- Demonstrate appropriate caregiver responses to different infant/toddler temperaments.
- Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome
- Identify different types of barriers for mixed ages with disabilities and ways to adapt curriculum to fit their needs.
- Recognize the importance and components of an effective parent questionnaire.
- Recognize the importance of providing activities that reflect a welcoming environment for all children, youth and families, regardless of culture, language, or religion, or strengths, talents, and abilities.
- Explain what are developmental theories.
- Recognize the needs of individualized learning for infants and toddlers.
- Recognize strategies for effective conferences with families.
- Demonstrate understanding of the cognitive theories
- Describe the stages of grief and the different ways children react to grief and stress.
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