This course is targeted toward individuals wishing to operate a family day care center, and it covers topics including the fundamentals of early childhood development; the importance of play and Developmentally Appropriate Practice; and the significance of building strong family-educator relationships and how to achieve them.
Introduction to Early Childhood
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Introduction to Early Childhood
This course is part of Home-Based Child Care Specialization
Instructor: JoLynn Fiorentino
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1 week at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
You'll learn the fundamentals of early childhood development, the importance of play, and the significance of family in early education programs.
Skills you'll gain
- Teaching
- Parent Communication
- Working With Children
- Creativity
- Communication
- Behavior Management
- Positive Behavior Support
- Diversity Awareness
- Behavioral Management
- Education and Training
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Child Development
- Childhood Education and Development
- Family Support
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Cultural Diversity
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Special Education
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Classroom Management
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ON
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2023
I am working in Early Childhood Education area, and it was one of the productive and supportive courses I have attended, learned foundational principles in Early Childhood Education. Endless thanks!
AC
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023
I enjoyed the course. I received a 100%, and I also liked the project at the end. It required me to think of things that I had not considered before.
VM
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2023
This was a very educative and knowledgable course. I enjoyed it so much.
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