Courses listed in the Child Development category provide students with a basis of knowledge regarding child development. These course satisfy Maryland core knowledge requirements by covering the following key topics:Child growth and development theories, methods of research and their implications on child and youth care and educationStages and domains of developmentFamilial, cultural, and environmental influences on developmentFacilitation of development through environment, relationships, and playTypical and atypical development.
Eight Key Educator Actions To Positively Influence Development And Program Quality: Through this workshop, participants will learn eight actions early childhood educators can take to influence children’s development positively. These eight actions will also improve the overall quality of the early learning program.
Fine motor skills are integral to development, influencing tasks like writing, dressing, and feeding. Crucial in early childhood, these skills form the foundation for academic success, independence, and cognitive growth. Participants in the workshop will learn how to implement age-appropriate activities that foster fine motor development.
“Quality early childhood programs are not only respectful of the culture of enrolled families, but they also seek ways to integrate those cultures in meaningful ways. The purpose of this training is to help teachers develop a transformative approach to culture where the curriculum changes to show different viewpoints throughout all teaching.”
The Approaches to Learning domain focuses on how children learn. In this workshop, participants will learn how to support children in developing strong approaches to learning.
Through this workshop, participants will learn the components of executive functions and identify activities and teaching strategies that can easily be implemented to strengthen them.
“Through this workshop, participants will learn about growth and fixed mindsets. Participants will also learn strategies for creating an environment that supports a growth mindset. Prerequisite knowledge: understanding of the concept of mindset.”
“To prevent bullying before it starts, we need to focus on how bullying behaviors develop—for those engaging in bullying behaviors and those being targeted— beginning in early childhood. This course helps early childhood professionals to understand bully behaviors and to distinguish them from typical child behaviors. Participants will also be given strategies to prevent bullying […]
This course thoroughly explores the essential dimension of cognitive development in young children, examining foundational concepts and providing practical strategies to nurture their cognitive growth. Participants will acquire a comprehensive understanding of cognitive development, becoming adept at identifying its key components. The course will also review effective strategies to bolster and enrich cognitive development in […]
“Through this workshop, participants will learn the developmental needs of nap time and how to engage in nap-promotion strategies. Participants will also discuss why children may not sleep and how best to support those non-nappers. “
“Sets are fundamental to our number system. Sets are the basis of our ability to name things, to categorize, to describe amount and to make comparisons. This course will help Early Childhood Educators to develop strategies for including sets as part of their math curriculum. Competent Level Training: Core of Knowledge: 2 Hours (Child Development)”
