Module 1: Introduction To Caring For Infants & Toddlers
Module 1: Introduction To Caring For Infants & Toddlers
Module 1: Introduction To Caring For Infants & Toddlers
by the course instructor. All six modules end with a 20 question exam. Students
must earn an 80% on the exam to unlock the next module. They have multiple
opportunities to take the exam.
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knowledge and skills.
Unit 4: Burnout & Stress Management
The objectives of this unit are to:
• Understand the burnout process: its causes, symptoms, and stages.
• Identify and apply strategies to prevent or minimize burnout.
• Gain knowledge and skills in managing stress.
Module 2: Part I: Development of Infants and Toddlers
This module meets CDA Competency Goal III: To support social and emotional
development and to provide positive guidance.
Unit 1: Brain Development in Infants & Toddlers
The objectives of this unit are to:
• Understand the structure of the brain
• Describe the research findings that provide evidence for how quality
interaction in young children affect their developing brain
• Discuss implications for early childhood practice
Unit 2: Social & Emotional Development of Infants & Toddlers
The objectives of this unit are to:
• Gain an understanding of social/emotional development and how adults
can support growth in these areas.
• Learn how to support social/emotional growth by being “In Tune” to
children’s needs.
Unit 3: Positive Behavior Guidance
The objectives of this unit are to:
• Introduce participants to the Pyramid Model for Supporting the Social and
Emotional Competence of Infants and Young Children.
• Gain a better understanding of specific techniques used in minimizing the
potential for inappropriate behavior.
• Gain a better understanding of the adult's role in supporting children
through behavior guidance.
• Understand the difference between mistaken behavior and misbehavior.
• Learn more about turning aggressive behavior into positive interactions.
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The objectives of this unit are to:
• Gain a better understanding of the adult's role as the facilitator in the
development of self-help skills.
• Learn about general stages of development and the specific activities that
can support children's growth in their self-help skills.
Module 3: Part II: Development of Infants and Toddlers
This module meets CDA Competency Goal II: To advance physical and
intellectual competence.
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development
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productive relationships with families
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• Learn specific safety techniques that will assist child care providers in
minimizing the possibility of injury.
• Gain an understanding of some basic action steps to take to ensure the
children’s safety on a daily basis.
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