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Analyze development of children ages three through eight
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
describe developmental domains (i.e., WMELS framework)
summarize the inter-relationship of all developmental domains
describe the impact of heredity on development
describe elements of developmentally appropriate practice
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Summarize child development theories
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
describe how child development theories are used in early childhood setting
identify diverse theoretical perspectives on child development
relate child development research methods and findings to teaching practice
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Analyze health and physical development of children
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
describe the progression of health and physical development
relate abilities to specific physical developmental skills
identify methods that strengthen gross and fine motor development
explain how health concerns impact children’s development
apply child development theory related to health and physical development to early childhood practice
explore the types and purposes of developmental screening tools related to health and physical development
explore the types and purposes of environmental rating scales related to health and physical development
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Analyze social and emotional development of children
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
describe the progression of social and emotional development
describe identity formation in childhood
apply child development theory related to social and emotional development to early childhood practice
explore the types and purposes of developmental screening tools related to social and emotional development
explore the types and purposes of environmental rating scales related to social and emotional development
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Analyze the language development and communication of children
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
describe the progression of language development and communication
identify methods to promote language development
examine bilingual language development
apply child development theory related to language development and communication to early childhood practice
explore the types and purposes of developmental screening tools related to language development and communication
explore the types and purposes of environmental rating scales related to language development and communication
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Analyze the approaches to learning of children
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
describe how approaches to learning impact individualization in development
explore the impact of family and culture on development
describe strategies that support diversity, equity, inclusion
apply child development theory related to approaches to learning in early childhood practice
explore the types and purposes of developmental screening tools related to approaches to learning
explore the types and purposes of environmental rating scales related to approaches to learning
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Analyze cognitive development and general knowledge of children
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
describe the progression of cognitive development and general knowledge
apply child development theory related to cognitive development and general knowledge to early childhood practice
explore the types and purposes of developmental screening tools related to cognitive development and general knowledge
explore the types and purposes of environmental rating scales related to cognitive development and general knowledge
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Analyze the effect of trauma on development of children
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
describe brain growth and functions
explain the impact of the environment, including the effects of toxic stress, on brain development
identify optimal and critical periods of brain development
identify family mental health issues impacting child development
analyze the impact of trauma informed care on development
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Integrate strategies that support diversity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-bias perspectives. (DELETE)
Assessment Strategies
using written or oral activities as provided by the instructor
in a classroom setting or simulated environment
individually or in groups
Criteria
acknowledge the influence of culture on child identify formation
describe variations in family structure, traditions and values
describe how interaction between adult and child create positive or negative attitudes about diversity
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Analyze social, cultural, and economic influences on child development.
Assessment Strategies
through a written or oral product as
individually or in groups
in a classroom or simulated environment
Criteria
describe cultural influences on development
acknowledge family culture
identify socio-economic factors impacting child development (i.e. family mental health issues)
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Analyze development of children ages five through eight. (DELETE)
Assessment Strategies
through a written or oral product
individually or in groups
in a classroom or simulated environment
Criteria
describe development within each domain during the early school age years
explain the interrelationship of all developmental domains during the early school age years
apply theories to a child's growth and development during the early school age years
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Summarize child development theories.
Assessment Strategies
through a written or oral product
individually or in groups
in a classroom or simulated environment
Criteria
include terms specific to child development settings
describe how child development theories are used in early childhood setting
identify theorists
identify theoretical concepts
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Analyze development of children age three through age eight.
Assessment Strategies
through a written or oral product
individually or in groups
in a classroom or simulated environment
Criteria
describe developmental domains
explain the interrelationship of all developmental domains
apply theories to a child's growth and development
explore various screening/assessment tools
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Summarize the methods and designs of child development research.
Assessment Strategies
through a written or oral product
individually or in groups
in a classroom or simulated environment
Criteria
discuss the methods and designs of child development research
differentiate among types of research (longitudinal, anecdotal, action research)
identify the parameters and issues in research related to validity and reliability
relate research findings to teaching practice
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Relate child development research findings to teaching practice (DELETE)
Assessment Strategies
through a written or oral product
individually or in groups
in a classroom or simulated environment
Criteria
discuss the methods and designs of child development research
differentiate among types of research (longitudinal, anecdotal, action research)
explore the scientific method used for research
identify the criteria for valid research
apply research-based teaching practices
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Analyze the role of heredity and the environment.
Assessment Strategies
through a written or oral product
individually or in groups
in a classroom or simulated environment
Criteria
heredity on development
environment on development
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Examine the role of brain development in early learning (ages 3-8). DELETE
Assessment Strategies
in written or oral activity as provided by the instructor
in a classroom setting, or simulated environment
individually or in groups
Criteria
you describe brain growth and functions
you explain the impact of the environment on brain development
you identify optimal and critical periods of brain development
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Examine developmental and environmental assessment strategies for children ages 3-8. (DELETE)
Assessment Strategies
through a written or oral product
individually or in groups
in a classroom or simulated environment
Criteria
you explore the types and purposes of developmental screening tools (ASQ-Ages and Stages Questionnaire)
you explore the types and purposes of environmental screening tools (ECERS, SACERS, FCCERS)
you compare and contrast research based tools with informal tools