Positive Discipline (08/25/20 - 09/22/20)
Learn about Jane Nelsen’s Positive Discipline approach. List the four reasons children misbehave, explain the mistaken goals of misbehavior by using, and identify why children engage in certain activities. Describe what a positive environment looks like and how taking care of ourselves results in string interactions with children. This course is offered online.
Read MoreSupporting Children Who Are Affected by Homelessness (09/09/20 - 09/23/20)
Family Systems Theory in the Context of Early Childhood Settings (09/03/20 - 09/24/20)
This course provides an overview of Family Systems Theory which represents a shift in focus from considering the individual child only, to the child within the context of her/his family and community. Family systems theory provides another tool in the provider toolbox for understanding why children and parents act or think the way they do.…
Read MoreDual Language Learners: Teaching English and Honoring Home Languages (08/25/20 - 09/22/20)
Dual language learners are children who are learning English in childcare or school and another language at home. They may be born outside of the USA or are born in the USA in immigrant or refugee families. Learn to teach English and to honor the home languages of children, as well as support their families.…
Read MoreLearning to Listen, Listening to Learn (09/03/20 - 09/24/20)
Learn to improve your own listening skills and those of children by understanding the components of effective listening. Children’s listening habits and skills are predictors of oral language proficiency, reading and writing but they do not come naturally-they must be taught and practiced. Learn how to teach children and practice with them!
Read MoreEager-to-Learn MNCDA Module 2 (Cohort June 2020) (08/03/20 - 10/05/20)
This module includes MNCDA Classes 6-8:[crlf]MNCDA Class 6 Introduction to Child Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 7 Introduction to Cognitive Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 8 ECIPs
Read MoreRBPD Credential Hybrid Session 13 – Facilitating Growth and Learning: Feedback and Reflection (06/06/20 - 06/13/20)
TOT: Integration of Early Literacy into Math and Science Activities (06/23/20 - 06/30/20)
Course description: After successfully completing this Training of Trainers, individuals will be qualified to train the 4-hour course: “Integration of Early Literacy into Math and Science Activities”. Topic areas include: the integration of early literacy into math and science learning activities; and how to adapt early literacy activities for math and science for children who…
Read MoreStrengthening Families – Southern District (06/08/20 - 06/15/20)
Good Teaching is Good Teaching Anytime (08/03/20 - 08/31/20)
Part 1 Intro to Online Education – We will examine best practices of adult education and how they transfer to online education. Specific focus will be on adult learning theory, environments and implementation into online education. Part 2 Building Community – we will become familiar with how to promote effective communication among students and between…
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