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CHILD GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND LEARNING * 3 HOURS * LEVEL 2

Theories of Child Development

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​1. Introduction
2. Learning Outcomes and Course Menu
3. Basic Concepts of Child Development
4. Theorists: Erikson (1902-1994)
5. Discussion: Applying Your Knowledge Erikson (1/6)
6. Theorists Montessori
7. Video: Introduction to Montessori
​8. Lesson Plan Example Shell Cleaning
9. Lesson Plan Example Ten Bars and Unit Beads
10. Lesson Plan Example Sand Tray Prewriting
11. Discussion: Applying Your Knowledge Montessori (2/6)
​12. Theorists: Jean Piaget
13. Video: Jean Piaget
14. Discussion: Applying Your Knowledge Jean Piaget (3/6)
15. Theorists Vygotsky
16. Video: Vygotsky
17. Discussion Applying Your Knowledge Vygotsky (4/6)
18. Theorists Reggio Emilia Approach
19. Video: Reggio Emilia Approach
20. Discussion: Theorists (5/6)
21. Worksheet: Theories of Child Development (6/6)
22. Parking Lot
23.Evaluation Form​​ 

Learning Outcomes

Course Overview
​(3 hours) Online Self-Paced – Open Enrollment * We will begin by exploring some basic principles of child development and learning about five theories that influence the field of early care and education programs. Early care and education theorists are the people who develop ideas and beliefs about how children grow and learn. Theorists use a variety of methods in developing their ideas including observations of children. Early care and education theories may include ideas about education, social development, health, physical development, and language development. Early childhood caregivers and teachers look to the various theories to provide the foundations for working with young children. As an early care and education professional you will use the theories in your work with children. After you have gained experience and learned more about early education, you will use the theories to form your own philosophy of early childhood education.
Level
2
  • Washington STARS credit: Child Growth, Development, and Learning  (3 hours)
  • CDA Content Area: Principles of Child Growth and Development (3 hours)
Objectives: 
  • Describe the 12 principles of child development.
  • Define developmentally appropriate practice.
  • Explain the 12 developmentally appropriate teaching strategies to implement.
  • Explain the core idea of each of the theorists discussed in the orientation.
​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.
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