CDA Unit 5: Managing an Effective Program Operation
In this Unit, the student will learn basic information about planning for an early care and education classroom. (15 Hour) Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
In this Unit, the student will learn basic information about planning for an early care and education classroom. (15 Hour) Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
Healthy and Safe Environment
Regular Safety Checks
Safety Standards and Practices
Toys
Discussion Topic
Worksheet: Safe Environments
Topic 1: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
The Basics of the Room
General Storage
Organize for Independence
Parent Communication Center
Wall Displays
Dividing the Classroom
Learning Centers
Using Themes
Discussion Topic
Ideas for Themes
Topic 1: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding
Age Appropriate Environment
Infant and Toddler Classrooms
Infants
Worksheet: Infants
Toddlers
Worksheet: Toddlers
Preschool Classroom
Worksheet: Preschool Classroom
Topic 1: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding
Technology Equipment
Pros and Cons
Summary: A Child Centered Environment
Topic 1 Completion
Topic 1 Reflection
Unit 5 Topic 1 Quiz
Unit 5 Topic 2
Topic 2: Course Description
Topic 2: Pre-Assessment
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
5 Key Areas of Early Learning Practices - Area 1
Area 2
Area 3
Area 4
Area 5
Topic 2: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
What is Curriculum?
Curriculum
Topic 2: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Learning Styles
Types of Learners
Discussion Topic
Diversity and Planning Activities
Understanding Individual Learning Styles
Visual and Auditory Learning
Attention
Topic 2: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding
Temperament
Factors Affecting a Child's Temperament
Other Factor's to Consider
Topic 2: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding
Treating All Children Respectfully
Individual Circumstances
Self-Identity
Promoting Diversity in the Classroom
Worksheet: Diversity in your Classroom
Topic 2: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding
Planning for Exceptionalities
Six Categories of Exceptionalities
Curriculum Planning
Discussion Topic
Topic 2: Chapter 6 Check for Understanding
Intentional Teaching
Intentional Teaching Strategies
Applying Intentional Teaching Strategies
Worksheet: Intentional Teaching
Topic 2: Chapter 7 Check for Understanding
Topic 2 Completion
Topic 2 Reflection
Unit 5 Topic 2 Quiz
Unit 5 Topic 3
Topic 3: Course Description
Topic 3: Pre-Assessment
Creating a Functional Environment for Learning
Ideas for Planning the Classroom
Discussion Topic
Redesigning the Classroom
Worksheet: Preparing the Classroom
Topic 3: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
Plan out Lessons in Advance
Beginning of the Year Assessment
Worksheet: Assessments
Topic 3: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Back to School Night-Open House
Discussion Topic
Getting to Know the Children
Responsive Caregiving
Worksheet: Do's and Don'ts
Topic 3: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding
First Week of School Activities
Picture Books for the First Weeks of School
Picture Books for the First Weeks of School
Picture Books for the First Weeks of School
Picture Books for the First Weeks of School
Picture Books for the First Weeks of School
Picture Books for the First Weeks of School
Topic 3: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding
Creating a Classroom Community
Classroom Rules
Managing the Classroom
Classroom Management
Worksheet: Classroom Management Strategies
Topic 3: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding
Topic 3 Completion
Topic 3 Reflection
Unit 5 Topic 3 Quiz
Unit 5 Topic 4
Topic 4: Course Description
Topic 4: Pre-Assessment
Daily Schedule Routines
Well Planned Schedule
Routines and Schedules
Worksheet: DAP
Routines
Importance of Routines
How to Establish a Routine
Worksheet: Daily Schedule
Morning Routine
Infants and Toddlers
Arrival Routine for Preschool
Arrival Routine For School-Age
Example Infant Morning Routine
Example Toddler Morning Routine
Example Morning Routine for Preschool
Example Morning Routine for School Age
Lunch or Mealtime
Afternoon Routine
Example Afternoon Routine for Infants
Example Afternoon Routine for Toddlers
Example Afternoon Routine for Preschoolers
Example Afternoon Routine for School Age
Departure
Worksheet: Routine Challenges
Topic 4: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Procedures
Establishing Procedures
Transitions and the Daily Schedule
Discussion Topic
Lesson Planning
Creating your Own Curriculum
Successful Lesson Planning
Key Elements
Child-Directed Activities
Child-Initiated Learning
Teacher-Directed Activities
Discussion Topic
Topic 4 Completion
Create a Sample Daily Schedule
Unit 5 Topic 4 Quiz
Unit 5 Topic 5
Topic 5: Course Description
Topic: Pre-Assessment
What are Learning Centers?
Typical Learning Centers
Typical Learning Centers
Typical Learning Centers
Topic 5: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
Why are Learning Centers Necessary?
Worksheet: Learning Center Benefits
Topic 5: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
The Classroom Environment
Arrangement of the Classroom
Discussion Topic
Managing Centers
Worksheet: Types of Centers
Topic 5: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding
Topic 5 Completion
Topic 5 Reflection
Unit 5 Topic 5 Quiz
Unit 5 Topic 6
Topic 6: Course Description
Topic 6: Pre-Assessment
Dramatic Play Basics
Dramatic Play for Infants
Benefits of Dramatic Play
More Benefits of Dramatic Play
Organizing the Dramatic Play Center
Dramatic Play Center Tour
Worksheet: Dramatic Play and Early Literacy
Topic 6: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
Deciding on a Theme
Discussion Topic
Introducing the Center
Prior Knowledge
The Teacher’s Role
Supporting Children to Succeed
Worksheet: Prior Knowledge
Discussion Topic
Topic 6: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Lesson Plan: Car Wash Pretend Play
Worksheet: Car Wash Pretend Play
Response: Car Wash Pretend Play
Lesson Plan: Raking Leaves Pretend Play
Worksheet: Raking Leaves Pretend Play
Response: Raking Leaves Pretend Play
Topic 6 Completion
Topic 6 Reflection
Unit 5 Topic 6 Quiz
Unit 5 Topic 7
Topic 7: Course Description
Topic 7: Pre-Assessment
How Lifestyle Affects Children and Nature
Children and Nature Now
Reflect: Children and Nature Now
The Children & Nature Movement
Reflect: Children and Nature Movement
Kids and Outdoor Play: Tips for Parents
What is Nature Deficit?
Discussion Topic
Topic 7: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Possible Health Effects
Obesity
Topic 7: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding
Nature in the Classroom
Nature Units
Greener Living
Classroom Environment
The Outdoor Classroom
Natural Playscape
Topic 7: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding
Lesson Plan: Bird Seed Sensory Table
Worksheet: Bird Seed Sensory Table
Response: Bird Seed Sensory Table
Lesson Plan: Pinecone Painting with Spiced Paint
Worksheet: Pinecone Painting with Spiced Paint
Response: Pinecone Painting with Spiced Paint
Topic 7 Completion
Topic 7 Reflection
Unit 5 Topic 7 Quiz
Unit 5 Topic 8
Topic 8: Course Description
Topic 8: Pre-Assessment
Cooking is Key
Cooking in Your Program
Toddlers
Preparing Community Lunch
Discussion Topic
Topic 8: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
Cooking with Preschoolers
Teaching Preschoolers about Cooking
Topic 8: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
School-age Chefs
Topic 8: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding
Social Development and Cooking
Social Development
Topic 8: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding
Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Fine Motor
Gross Motor
Cooking Supports Motor Development
Topic 8: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding
Executive Function while Cooking
Topic 8: Chapter 6 Check for Understanding
Cooking for Life
Advertisements and Children
Discussion Topic
Nutrition in the Kitchen
Worksheet: Nutrition in the Kitchen
Topic 8: Chapter 7 Check for Understanding
Making it Work
Tips for Cooking
Discussion Topic
Topic 8 Completion
Great List of Kid Friendly Recipes
Quiz Instructions
Unit 5 Topic 8 Quiz
Competency Standards Book
Let's Build Your Portfolio
Portfolio Resource Instructions
Assignments
Professional Portfolio Resources
CDA Unit 5 Resource - CS I b - Room Environment
Competency Standard V
Unit 5 Review
Unit 5 Feedback Form
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