Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Contact Us

  • 3

    Course Requirements

  • 4

    Topic 1: Child Development Theorists and Learning Theories

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    Topic 1: Chapter 1

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    Topic 1: Chapter 2

    • Jean Piaget (1896 -1980)

    • Cognitive Development Stages

    • Major Contributions

    • Piaget's Stages of Development

    • Reflect: Piaget

    • Possible Answer: Piaget

    • Topic 1: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 1: Chapter 3

    • 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
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    Topic 1: Chapter 4

    • Reggio Emilia Approach

    • Reggio Emilia Early Childhood Schools

    • Topic 1: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 1: Chapter 5

    • Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934)

    • Discussion Topic

    • Lev Vygotsky

    • Topic 1: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 1: Chapter 6

    • Lawrence Kohlberg (1927-1987)

    • Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development

    • Stages of Moral Development

    • Topic 1: Chapter 6 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 1: Chapter 7

    • 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
  • 12

    Topic 1: Wrapping it Up

    • Topic 1 Reflection

    • Topic 1 Completion

    • Topic 1 Quiz
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    Topic 2: Speech and Language Milestones

    • Topic 2: Course Description

    • Topic 2: Pre-Assessment
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    Topic 2: Chapter 1

    • 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
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    Topic 2: Chapter 2

    • Newborn

    • 0-3 Months Milestones

    • Topic 2: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 2: Chapter 3

    • Infant Milestones

    • 4-6 Months Milestones

    • 7-9 Month Milestones

    • 10-12 Month Milestones

    • Topic 2: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 2: Chapter 4

    • Speech and Language Milestones

    • 12-36 Months Milestones

    • Topic 2: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 2: Chapter 5

    • Preschool

    • 3 to 5 Year Milestones

    • Topic 2: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 2: Chapter 6

    • Typical Speech and Language Development

    • Atypical Speech and Language Development

    • Red Flags

    • Discussion Topic

    • Worksheet: Documentation

    • Topic 2: Chapter 6 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 2: Chapter 7

    • Causes of Speech Delays

    • Causes of Speech Delays

    • Discussion Topic

    • Causes and Problems in Speech Development
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    Topic 2: Chapter 8

    • Assignment Scenarios

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    Topic 2: Wrapping it Up

    • Topic 2 Reflection

    • Topic 2 Completion

    • Topic 2 Quiz
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    Topic 3: The Gifted Child

    • Topic 3: Course Description

    • Topic 3: Pre-Assessment
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    Topic 3: Chapter 1

    • What is Gifted/Highly Capable?

    • Characteristics of Gifted Children

    • Discussion Topic

    • Gifted Children in ECE

    • Topic 3: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 3: Chapter 2

    • Common Myths and Misconceptions

    • Discussion Topic

    • Areas of Giftedness

    • Topic 3: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 3: Chapter 3

    • Talents

    • How Gifted and Talented Manifests

    • Traits in Gifted Infants

    • Topic 3: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 3: Chapter 4

    • Barriers to Identifying Giftedness

    • Assessing Giftedness

    • Gifted and Talented Children

    • Topic 3: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 3: Chapter 5

    • Meeting Their Needs

    • Educational Strategies

    • Examine Examples

    • Educational Examples to Support Gifted Students

    • Topic 3: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 3: Wrapping it Up

    • Topic 3 Reflection

    • Topic 3 Completion

    • Topic 3 Quiz
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    Topic 4: What is Executive Function?

    • Topic 4: Course Description

    • Topic 4: Pre-Assessment
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    Topic 4: Chapter 1

    • Executive Function Defined

    • Discussion Topic

    • Example: Executive Function

    • Self-Regulation

    • Myths about Executive Function
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    Topic 4: Chapter 2

    • Children with Executive Function Disorder

    • Meet Rodney

    • What Does it Take?

    • Rodney's Day and What it Takes

    • Discussion Topic
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    Topic 4: Chapter 3

    • Signs of Executive Function Issues by Age

    • Is it EFD?

    • Factors that Influence

    • Executive Function Stages

    • Topic 4: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 4: Chapter 4

    • 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
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    Topic 4: Wrapping it Up

    • Topic 4 Reflection

    • Topic 4 Completion

    • Topic 4 Quiz
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    Topic 5: Supporting Children for Life Success

    • Topic 5: Course Description

    • Children Do Not Choose

    • ACEs

    • Topic 5: Pre-Assessment
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    Topic 5: Chapter 1

    • Adverse Childhood Experiences

    • Categories of Adverse Childhood Experiences

    • Topic 5: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 5: Chapter 2

    • 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
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    Topic 5: Chapter 3

    • Stress Mountain

    • Positive Stress

    • Tolerable Stress

    • Toxic Stress

    • Discussion Topic

    • Topic 5: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding

    • Effect of Stress in Kids
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    Topic 5: Chapter 4

    • 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
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    Topic 5: Chapter 5

    • Predictable Pathways

    • Homelessness and ACEs

    • Defining Homelessness

    • Identifying Homelessness in Children

    • Topic 5: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 5: Chapter 6

    • Ready to Learn

    • Affects of Trauma

    • Behavior and Brain Development

    • Topic 5: Chapter 6 Check for Understanding
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    Topic 5: Chapter 7

    • 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
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    Topic 5: Chapter 8

    • Support Positive Outcomes

    • 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
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    Topic 5: Chapter 9

    • Self-Care Inspires Compassion

    • Recognize Symptoms

    • Self-Care Assignment

    • Commit!
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    Topic 5: Wrapping it Up

    • Topic 5 Reflection

    • Topic 5 Completion

    • Topic 5 Quiz

    • Feedback Form