Development of the Brain
1 Hours
Description
This class is part of the CDA Core training. It explores the anatomy and development of the brain, its function, windows of opportunity for learning and environmental influences.
Goal: to understand brain development and functioning by age.
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Development of the Brain
Goal: to understand brain development and functioning by age.
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Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Identify parts of a neuron and the actions they perform
- Identify reasons for unhealthy prenatal brain development
- Describe the process of myelinization and its importance
- Explain windows of opportunity and their implications
- Describe the impact of several environmental issues for the developing brain