Great Beginnings: An Introduction to Child Care | Learning Outcomes

8 Clock Hours / 0.8 CEUs / $46.00


Lesson 1: Child Development

After completing Lesson 1, you will be able to:

  • identify techniques to facilitate young children’s physical, cognitive, and language development;
  • describe the stages of young children’s cognitive development;
  • select appropriate learning activities for young children;
  • describe the ways in which children’s motor skills develop.

Lesson 2: Interacting with Children

After completing Lesson 2, you will be able to:

  • choose strategies for building children’s self-esteem and promoting cooperation;
  • distinguish effective positive guidance techniques from ineffective and detrimental punishments;
  • explain why children bite and how adults can address the problem of biting;
  • choose strategies for helping children with special needs succeed in an early childhood program.

Lesson 3: Health and Safety

After completing Lesson 3, you will be able to:

  • select techniques for maintaining children’s health and safety;
  • describe recommended procedures for handling accidents and injuries;
  • identify the signs of child abuse and neglect;
  • explain what you should do if you believe a child is being abused or neglected.

*Learning outcomes are measurable statements that let you know what you will be able to do as a result of successfully completing this course.



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