Knowing how children develop is essential in meeting each child's needs. This advanced course is designed to identify factors that influence growth and development specifically regarding preschool and school age child development. Examine the types of assessment tools to plan engaging play experiences.
Also presented are definitions of multiple terms around preschool and school age development and developmental stages, and methods of recognizing developmental differences among typically developing children as well as ways to consider if a child’s development is atypical.
The importance of play and why play is the optimal mode for learning and supporting children’s development and strategies to plan play experiences are explained. Finally, the types of assessment methods and tools and appropriate purposes for which each can be used to obtain valid information are examined.
This online course was created by the Child Happiness Institute of Love Development operated by Belinda Bane and Valerie Joglar in alignment with guidelines set by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Care Licensing Division, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Included: enrollment proof, course completion reminders emailed weekly and certificate of completion.
Value: Certified Clock Hours for Child Care Professionals