Maria Montessori (1870-1952)

Montessori Program

Discussion Topic

The Montessori Classroom Environment

Introduction to Montessori

Worksheet: Montessori

Possible Answer: Montessori

Topic 1: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding

Reggio Emilia Approach

Reggio Emilia Early Childhood Schools

Topic 1: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding

Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934)

Discussion Topic

Lev Vygotsky

Topic 1: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding

Lawrence Kohlberg (1927-1987)

Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development

Stages of Moral Development

Topic 1: Chapter 6 Check for Understanding

Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Theories

Developmental Appropriate Practice Basics

Discussion Topic

12 Principles of Child Development and Learning

Developmental Theories in Practice

Topic 1: Chapter 7 Check for Understanding

Topic 1 Reflection

Topic 1 Completion

Topic 1 Quiz

Topic 2: Course Description

Topic 2: Pre-Assessment

Language is the World

Voice, Speech, and Language

Voice Experiment Intro

Voice Experiment

Voice Experiment Check-In

Prenatal Language Development

Discussion Topic

Topic 2: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding

Newborn

0-3 Months Milestones

Topic 2: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding

Infant Milestones

4-6 Months Milestones

7-9 Month Milestones

10-12 Month Milestones

Topic 2: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding

Speech and Language Milestones

12-36 Months Milestones

Topic 2: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding

Preschool

3 to 5 Year Milestones

Topic 2: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding

Typical Speech and Language Development

Atypical Speech and Language Development

Red Flags

Discussion Topic

Worksheet: Documentation

Topic 2: Chapter 6 Check for Understanding

Causes of Speech Delays

Causes of Speech Delays

Discussion Topic

Childhood Speech and Language Delays

Assignment Scenarios

Topic 2 Reflection

Topic 2 Completion

Topic 2 Quiz

Topic 3: Course Description

Topic 3: Pre-Assessment

What is Gifted/Highly Capable?

Characteristics of Gifted Children

Discussion Topic

Gifted Children in ECE

Topic 3: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding

Common Myths and Misconceptions

Discussion Topic

Areas of Giftedness

Topic 3: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding

Talents

How Gifted and Talented Manifests

Traits in Gifted Infants

Topic 3: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding

Barriers to Identifying Giftedness

Assessing Giftedness

Gifted and Talented Children

Topic 3: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding

Meeting Their Needs

Educational Strategies

Examine Examples

Educational Examples to Support Gifted Students

Topic 3: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding

Topic 3 Reflection

Topic 3 Completion

Topic 3 Quiz

Topic 4: Course Description

Topic 4: Pre-Assessment

Executive Function Defined

Discussion Topic

Example: Executive Function

Self-Regulation

Myths about Executive Function

Children with Executive Function Disorder

Meet Rodney

What Does it Take?

Rodney's Day and What it Takes

Discussion Topic

Signs of Executive Function Issues by Age

Is it EFD?

Factors that Influence

Executive Function Stages

Topic 4: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding

Helping Executive Function

Getting to Know Children​

Discussion Topic

Knowledge is Power

Specific Accommodations for EFD

Turning Some Ideas on Their Head

How is EFD Diagnosed

Topic 4: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding

Topic 4 Reflection

Topic 4 Completion

Topic 4 Quiz

Topic 5: Course Description

Children Do Not Choose

ACEs

Topic 5: Pre-Assessment

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Categories of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Topic 5: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding

Complex Trauma

The Relationship Between ACEs and Health

Discussion Topic

5 Key Points

Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime

Topic 5: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding

Stress Mountain

Positive Stress

Tolerable Stress

Toxic Stress

Discussion Topic

Topic 5: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding

Effect of Stress in Kids

The Brain

Understanding the Brain

ACEs in Early Childhood

Brain Architecture

Blueprint for Brain Development

Nature vs Nurture

The Brain Never Stops Changing

Topic 5: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding

Stress Derails Healthy Development

Myelination

Predictable Pathways

Homelessness and ACEs

Defining Homelessness

Identifying Homelessness in Children

Topic 5: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding

Ready to Learn

Affects of Trauma

Behavior and Brain Development

Topic 5: Chapter 6 Check for Understanding

Resiliency

Positive Relationships

The Science of Resilience

Regulating Emotions

Discussion Topic

Supporting Through Distress

Redirect

Self-Calming Techniques for Children

Breathing Exercises

Breathing Exercises

Discussion Topic

Creating a Sense of Safety for Children

Emotional Triggers

Topic 5: Chapter 7 Check for Understanding

Assignment ACEs

Goals for Community Support 1

Supportive Communities

Supportive Families

Resources for Families

Discussion Topic

Healthier Society

Topic 5: Chapter 8 Check for Understanding

Assignment Community Resources

Self-Care Inspires Compassion

Recognize Symptoms

Self-Care Assignment

Commit!

Topic 5 Reflection

Topic 5 Completion

Topic 5 Quiz

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