Explain what are developmental theories.
Learn about developmental theories and their importance in early childhood education and child care centers. Understand the key concepts and principles behind these theories to better support children's growth and development.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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1 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Explains how materials and experiences support the developmental needs of young children.
- Explain the importance of providing a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, including play, to support the science skills of all children.
- Explain how theory is reflective in the child care environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers with developmental, emotional, cognitive, language and/or physical needs.
- Explain how materials and experiences support the developmental needs of young children.
- Identify and explain the major components of the major and current approaches to development and learning
- Identify the differences in major theories
- Explain successful communication skills in early childhood education.
- Explain when to report child abuse
- Explain the role of respect in children’s behavior.
- Identify theory and theorist in relation to child development.
- Explain various methods of providing performance feedback in coaching and mentoring.
- Demonstrate how theory is reflective in the child care environment.
- Identify the differences in major theories.
- Define the similarities between major theories.
- Give examples of developmentally appropriate musical activities for children.
- List community resources, support, and referrals for developmental disabilities.
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