Identify the differences between developmental screening and assessments.
Discover the distinctions between developmental screening and assessments in early childhood education. Gain insights into appropriate practices for identifying and demonstrating children's abilities. Explore examples of age-appropriate activities that promote skill development. Perfect for child care centers and professionals in the field.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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- Identify appropriate practices for identify and demonstrate an children: Identify examples of appropriate activities for different ages
- Identify appropriate practices for identify and demonstrate an children: Define Developmentally Appropriate Practice
- Identify appropriate practices for identify and demonstrate an children: Identify importance of individual planning
- Define and identify the components of developmentally appropriate practice for children aged 2 to 5.
- Identify different learning styles of young children
- Identify the different types of portfolios used in child care programs, and the appropriate portfolio components for each type.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs.
- Identify the differences between major theories
- Define Developmental screening
- Identify different types of play in children ages 2 to 5.
- Identify methods of assessments for mixed ages.
- Identify the different roles and responsibilities of a coach and of a mentor.
- Identify common tools and strategies in completing a comprehensive family assessment.
- Define and identify the components of developmentally appropriate practice
- Identify different types of play.
- Identify and plan for the documentation of different areas of development.
- Identify the difference between teacher/child directed activities
- Identify examples of appropriate activities for different ages.
- Identify appropriate practices for identify and demonstrate an children: components of a lesson plan
- Identify different types of barriers for mixed ages with disabilities and ways to adapt curriculum to fit their needs.
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