Explain cognitive development as it relates to science in infants and toddlers.
Central Objective: Explain cognitive development as it relates to science in infants and toddlers, guiding educators in early childhood education and child care centers to design developmentally appropriate science experiences. Supporting Elements: Demonstrate an understanding of how infants'' and toddlers'' cognitive growth informs hands-on science exploration and inquiry-based learning in early childhood settings. This page offers practical strategies for supporting cognitive development through science activities tailored to infants and toddlers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
2 hours courses
0.2 CEUs online
4.4/5
Related Outcomes
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