Center Directors Initial Child Care Training (Alabama) V24

Center Directors Initial Child Care Training (Alabama)

This online course explores the fascinating world of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Throughout the course, we explore the profound impact of ECE on children's emotional, cognitive, and social development, emphasizing the lasting benefits it brings to both individual children and society as a whole. Participants gain a thorough understanding of their ethical responsibilities toward children, families, colleagues, and the broader community. We delve into the all-encompassing approach of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), and the pedagogical strategy of Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT).
Total hours: 24
20-clock hours of training in administration and management
4-clock hours in quality child care.
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Business Practices in Early Childhood Education
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Topic 1 Pre-Assessment Survey
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Legal and Ethical Considerations
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Professional Ethics
3. Chapter 1 Review Questions (1)
4. Planning in Early Childhood Education
5. Identifying Target Market
6. Marketing Strategies
7. Enrollment Procedures
8. Chapter 1 Review Questions (2)
1. Financial Management in an ECE Program
2. Common Challenges in Financial Planning
3. Tuition and Fee Structures
4. Funding and Fundraising
5. Fundraising Ideas
6. Chapter 2 Review Questions (1)
7. Staffing and Human Resources
8. Create a Positive Work Environment
9. Addressing Staff Burnout
10. Chapter 2 Review Questions (2)
1. Setting up the Learning Environment
2. Curriculum Development
3. Adapting Curriculum to Meet Diverse Needs
4. Family and Community Engagement
5. Community Partnerships
6. Quality Assurance and Improvement
7. Future Trends in Early Childhood Education
8. Chapter 3 Review Questions
1. Topic 1 Reflection
2. Topic 1 Completion
3. End of Topic 1 Quiz
1. Topic 2 Pre-Assessment Survey
1. What is Early Childhood Education?
2. The Role of an Early Childhood Educator
3. The Benefits of Becoming an Early Childhood Educator
4. Heartwarming Memory
5. Chapter 4 Review Questions (1)
6. Benefits of ECE for Children and Society
7. Crucial Role of ECE in Fostering Healthy Habits
8. The Importance of Early Childhood Educators
9. Positive Impact
10. Investing in Early Childhood Education
11. Chapter 4 Review Questions (2)
1. Complex Challenges of ECE
2. Addressing the Challenge of Insufficient Resources
3. Shortage of ECE Professionals
4. How Can Communities Collaborate?
5. Chapter 5 Review Questions (1)
6. Enhancing and Promoting Quality ECE
7. Technology in Early Childhood Education
8. The Crucial Role of the Physical Environment
9. Leveraging the Expertise of Seasoned Professionals
10. Chapter 5 Review Questions (2)
1. Opportunities in Early Childhood Education
2. The Role of Early Childhood Teachers
3. The Role of Administrators in ECE
4. The Role of Curriculum Specialists in ECE
5. The Role of Child Development Specialists in ECE
6. Career Opportunities in ECE
7. Chapter 6 Review Questions (1)
8. Advocacy for Early Childhood Education
9. Strategies for Advocacy
10. How YOU Can Advocate for Early Learning
11. Getting Involved in Advocacy
1. Topic 2 Reflection
2. Topic 2 Completion
3. End of Topic 2 Quiz
1. Pre-Assessment
1. Defining Ethics in Early Childhood Education
2. Ethical Foundations
3. Prioritizing Values
4. Ethics in Early Education
5. The Application of Ethical Principles
6. Ethical Responsibilities Towards Children
7. Applying Ethics to Child-Centered Scenarios
8. Ethical Perspective on Behavioral Support
9. Ethical Response Strategy
10. Chapter 7 Review Questions
11. Chapter 7 Open-Ended Question
1. Ethical Responsibilities to Families
2. The Vital Role of Educators in Family Empowerment
3. Applying Ethics to a Family Scenario
4. Ethical Framework
5. Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues
6. The Role of Educators in Ethical Practice
7. Applying Ethics to a Colleague Scenario
8. Balancing Individual Needs and Classroom Harmony
9. Chapter 8 Review Questions
10. Chapter 8 Open-Ended Question
1. Ethical Responsibilities to Community and Society
2. The Role of Early Childhood Educators as Advocates
3. The Ethical Responsibilities of Early Childhood Educators
4. The Benefits of Ethics in Early Years Education
5. Creating a Culture of Ethics for Children
6. Creating an Ethical Learning Environment through Storytelling
7. Incorporating Ethical Discussions in Story Time
8. Example of a Story with an Ethical Dilemma
9. Chapter 9 Review Questions
1. Addressing Ethical Dilemmas
2. A Structured Approach to Ethical Decision-Making
3. A Real-life Ethical Dilemma
4. Common Ethical Dilemmas
5. Chapter 10 Review Questions
1. Some Last Thoughts
2. Resources for Educators
3. Topic 3 Reflection
4. Topic 3 Completion
5. End of Topic 3 Quiz
1. Topic 4 Pre-Assessment Survey
2. Importance of DAP
1. Understanding Child Development
2. Child Development Domains
3. Birth to 18 months
4. 18 months to 3 years
5. 3 to 5 years
6. Factors Influencing Child Development
7. Key Theories
8. Chapter 11 Review Questions
1. Developmentally Appropriate Practices
2. Principles of Child Development and Learning
3. DAP in the Classroom
4. DAP Classroom Examples
5. Scenario Questions
6. Culturally Responsive DAP
7. Chapter 12 Review Questions
1. Creating a Developmentally Appropriate Environment
2. Infants
3. Toddlers
4. Preschoolers
5. Kindergarteners
6. Integrating DAP with Curriculum Planning
7. DAP Child Guidance
8. Challenges and Solutions in Implementing DAP
9. Chapter 13 Review Questions
1. Assessing Child Progress with DAP
2. Effective Assessments of Young Children
3. Ongoing Observation, Documentation and Assessment
4. Guided by Developmental Benchmarks
5. Methods of Assessment
6. Working with Families and Support Services
7. Continuing Professional Development
8. Staying Updated with DAP Research
9. Chapter 14 Review Questions
1. Topic 4 Reflection
2. Topic 4 Completion
3. End of Topic 4 Quiz
1. Topic 5 Pre-Assessment Survey
1. Defining Culture and Diversity
2. The Role of Culture in Child Development
3. Understanding Cultural Differences and Similarities
4. Chapter 15 Review Questions (1)
5. Importance of Culturally Responsive Teaching
6. What Is Culturally Responsive Teaching?
7. The Need for Culturally Responsive Teaching
8. Benefits of Culturally Responsive Teaching
9. Chapter 15 Review Questions (2)
1. How Teachers Can Become More Culturally Responsive
2. CRT Self-Assessment and Sensitivity
3. Chapter 16 Review Questions (1)
4. Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
5. Building Individual Relationships
6. Cultural Influences in Children's Play
7. Promoting Positive Interactions
8. Inclusive Teaching Practices
9. Chapter 16 Review Questions (2)
1. Creating a Culturally Inclusive Learning Environment
2. Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching
3. Connections with Children and Families
4. Learning About a Child's Family Culture
5. Assessing Child Progress with Culturally Responsive Teaching Methods
6. Culturally Responsive Leadership in Early Childhood Education
7. Advocacy for Culturally Responsive Practices
8. Embrace the Role of a Learner
9. Chapter 17 Review Questions
1. Topic 5 Reflection
2. Topic 5 Completion
3. End of Topic 5 Quiz
1. Topic 6 Pre-Assessment
1. Supporting Learning
2. Learning through Play
3. The Benefits of Play
4. Play and Dual Language Learners
5. Executive Function and Play
6. Chapter 17 Review Questions (1)
7. Pretend Play
8. 5 Stages of Pretend Play
9. Scenario: Pretend Play
10. Chapter 17 Review Questions (2)
1. Young Infants (birth to 8 months)
2. Play as a Learning Platform
3. Supporting Play for Young Infants
4. Scenario: Young Infant
5. Chapter 18 Review Questions (1)
6. Mobile Infants (9 to 17 Months)
7. Supporting Play for Mobile Infants
8. Scenario: Mobile Infant
9. Chapter 18 Review Questions (2)
1. Toddlers (18 to 36 Months)
2. Supporting Play for Toddlers
3. Scenario: Toddler
4. Chapter 19 Review Questions (1)
5. Preschool (3 to 5 years)
6. Supporting Play for Preschoolers
7. Scenario: Preschool
8. Chapter 19 Review Questions (2)
1. Meals and Nap Time
2. Lunch Learning
3. Making the Most of Mealtime
4. Scenario: Preschool Mealtime
5. Chapter 20 Review Questions (1)
6. Outdoor Play and Exploration
7. Easy Ideas for Outdoor Play
8. Science
9. Social and Emotional
10. Physical Health and Happiness
11. Improved Attention Spans
12. Supporting Outdoor Play
13. Chapter 20 Review Questions (2)
1. Content Learning
2. Language and Literacy
3. Supporting Language Development of Infants and Toddlers
4. Supporting Literacy Skills
5. Scenario: Language and Literacy
6. Chapter 21 Review Questions (1)
7. Mathematics
8. Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills
9. The Math in Blocks
10. Supporting Math Skills
11. Scenario: Mathematics
12. Chapter 21 Review Questions (2)
1. Science
2. Fostering Scientific Thinking
3. STEM in Early Learning
4. Supporting Science Skills
5. Scenario: Science
6. Chapter 22 Review Questions (1)
7. Art
8. Fostering Self-Expression
9. Process Art vs. Product Art
10. Supporting Art Skills
11. Scenario: Art
12. Chapter 22 Review Questions (2)
1. Social Studies
2. Fostering Appreciation for Cultural Diversity
3. Food, Culture, and Community
4. Supporting Social Studies Skills
5. Scenario: Social Studies
6. Chapter 23 Review Questions (1)
7. Technology
8. Digital Technology
9. Integrating Technology
10. Supporting Digital Technology Skills
11. Scenario: Technology
12. Chapter 23 Review Questions (2)
1. Music and Movement
2. Incorporating Technology in Music Learning
3. Music and Dance for Well Rounded Learning
4. Music and Mathematical Concepts
5. Creative Movement
6. Supporting Music and Movement Skills
7. Scenario: Music and Movement
8. Chapter 24 Review Questions
1. Topic 6 Reflection
2. Topic 6 Completion
3. End of Topic 6 Quiz
1. Pre-Assessment Survey
1. Transition Times in Early Childhood Education
2. Common Challenges During Transition Times
3. Chapter 25 Review Questions (1)
4. Strategies for Effective Transitions
5. Planning and Preparation
6. Consistency and Predictability
7. Balance Active and Calm Activities
8. Preparing the Environment
9. Transition Warnings
10. Communication Strategies
11. Chapter 25 Review Questions (2)
1. Singing to Communicate Transitions
2. Games to Signal Changes
3. Incorporate Musical Instruments
4. Chapter 26 Review Questions (1)
5. Creating Transition Aids
6. Using Props and Puppets
7. Ideas for Props
8. Visual Schedules and Cues
9. Chapter 25 Review Questions
1. Engaging Children in Transition Responsibilities
2. Transition Responsibility Suggestions
3. Rotating Responsibilities
4. Reluctant Responsibility Rotations
5. Chapter 27 Review Questions (1)
6. Fostering Independence
7. Empowering Children
8. Involve Children
9. Child-Created Transitions
10. Self-Evaluation of Transitions
11. Chapter 27 Review Questions (2)
1. Individualized Support
2. Inclusive Transitions
3. Interest-Driven Engagement
4. Interest-Based Strategy
5. Chapter 28 Review Questions (1)
6. Scenario - Transition Challenges
7. Building Transition Skills
8. Ways to Make it More Engaging
9. Reflecting on Teaching Practices
10. Making Adjustments to Improve
11. Involving Parents
12. Chapter 28 Review Questions (2)
13. Handout
1. Topic 7 Reflection
2. Topic 7 Completion
3. End of Topic 7 Quiz
1. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$75.00
24 Clock Hours
Alabama
Child Care Administration and Program Management

Getting Started

Topic 1: Business Practices in Early Childhood Education

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Topic 1: Wrapping Up

Topic 2: ECE Opportunities, Challenges and Impact

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Topic 2: Wrapping Up

Topic 3: Ethical Responsibilities in Early Childhood Education

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Topic 3: Wrapping Up

Topic 4: Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Topic 4: Wrapping Up

Topic 5: Culturally Responsive Practices

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Topic 5: Wrapping Up

Topic 6: Program Planning and Learning

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Topic 6: Wrapping Up

Topic 7: Effective Management of Transitions

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Topic 7: Wrapping Up

Conclusion of Course

About this course