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CURRICULUM & LEARNING ENVIRONMENT * 2 HOURS * LEVEL 2

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The Infant and Toddler Teacher’s Role

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Attention:  This is a 2 hour course.

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​​(2 hours) Online Self-Paced – Open Enrollment * In centers and family child care homes, early childhood professionals are simultaneously caregivers and teachers. One of the primary goals of a quality program for infants and toddlers is to foster social and emotional development. When babies and young children feel emotionally and physically secure, they have the opportunity to freely explore their environment. They are able to interact with adults and other children, and gain a sense of identity through an understanding and confidence in themselves as individuals. By knowing the individual needs and preferences of children, the educator is able to be responsive. When children are comfortable and their needs are met quickly, they will view the environment as predictable and safe. Children realize that the educator will respond appropriately. This positively affects the children’s sense of security, safety and confidence.
Level
2
  • Washington STARS credit: Curriculum & Learning Environment (2 hours)
  • CDA Content Area: Commitment to Professionalism (2 hours)
Objectives: 
  • Explain what is meant by “curriculum” for infants and toddlers. 
  • Learn the aspects of early care and education that are a part of an infant/toddler curriculum. 
  • Describe ways to meet the individual needs of infants and toddlers for private space in a group setting.
  • Define what is meant by developmentally appropriate curricula for infants and toddlers. 
  • Identify the development and implementation of individualized curriculum for an infant or toddler.
  • Learn strategies for engaging families in developing and implementing individualized curriculum for infants and toddlers.
​Technical Requirements:
  • Internet access (any speed)
  • Laptop or PC
  • Updated internet browser
Materials:
  • Laptop, PC, or other device
Meet our Team of Trainers
This course has been collaboratively created, organized, and developed by our team of trainers, educators, administrators and specialists. We strive to maintain high quality online training methods while adhering to DEL standards for adult learning and meeting the needs of our students.
For more trainer information please visit the links below.
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