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Course Description

The “Understanding Children - Child Growth and Development” course is designed to provide up-to-date information on how children develop naturally and the ways we can provide for optimal learning by using this information. This course qualifies as 3 ECE units of Child Growth and Development applicable toward DSS Child Care Licensing requirements.

Learner Outcomes

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES for parents and teachers of children ages 2 to 7 to:

  1. Know the tool of observation to see how their children learn best
  2. Discover the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori and other developmental theorists
  3. Discuss the real purpose of education
  4. Learn the planes of development, the child’s absorbent mind, and what children’s sensitive periods are
  5. Know the importance of a prepared, developmentally appropriate environment at home and at school
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Type
Class
Dates
Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 01, 2026
Contact Hours
60.0
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (6 units) $300.00
Available for Credit
6 units
CEUs
6 CEUs
Instructors
Section Notes

The “Understanding Children - Child Growth and Development” course is designed to provide up-to-date information on child development—how children develop naturally and the ways we can provide for optimal learning. This course qualifies as 6 ECE units of Child Growth and Development applicable toward DSS Child Care Licensing requirements.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: for parents and teachers of children ages 2 1/2 to 7 to:

  1. Know the tool of observation to assess needs and to provide the appropriate conditions for growth
  2. Describe the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori and other developmental theorists
  3. Discuss the purpose of education
  4. Describe the planes of development, the child’s absorbent mind, and sensitive periods
  5. Know the importance of a developmentally appropriate prepared environment at home and/or at school

***This course qualifies as 6 ECE units applicable toward CA CD Permit and DSS Child Care Licensing requirements.