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
Introduction to Early Childhood
This course is part of Home-Based Child Care Specialization
Instructor: JoLynn Fiorentino
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You'll learn the fundamentals of early childhood development, the importance of play, and the significance of family in early education programs.
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There are 6 modules in this course
The intention of this module is to introduce you to the Home-Based Child Care Final Project, including the rubric which will be used to score your final project submission.
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2 readings
In this module, we define Developmentally Appropriate Practice and discuss the importance of play in early childhood. We also outline the domains of children's learning.
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1 video2 readings1 discussion prompt
In this module, we discuss teacher/family relationships, including ways to communicate and involve families in early childhood programs.
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1 video2 readings1 discussion prompt
In this module, we will explore the use of observations in early childhood settings along with the varied assessments utilized and their purpose. In addition, we will look at developmentally-appropriate assessment strategies.
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1 video3 readings1 discussion prompt
We will explore factors that influence behavior in this module. We will also discuss the importance of regular, predictable, and positive learning environments along with various guidance techniques for young children.
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1 video2 readings1 discussion prompt
This module is geared toward understanding strategies for teaching in an inclusive setting, recognizing culturally-diverse classrooms and establishing anti-bias curriculum.
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1 video3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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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.
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This was a very educative and knowledgable course. I enjoyed it so much.
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Reviewed on May 21, 2023
Great information that can be immediately applied to my child care. Useful tips and ideas for what to include in our handbook as well.
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