Basic Child Development: Preschool II - Emotional
Discusses the emotional, cognitive and language development of preschoolers. Explores principles of growth and development and school readiness.
Goal: to identify and understand emotional, language and cognitive development issues
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Basic Child Development: Preschool II - Emotional
Understanding emotional, language, and cognitive development in preschoolers
Goal
To identify and understand emotional, language, and cognitive development issues.
Course Overview
This module focuses on the key developmental areas of preschool-aged children. We will explore how emotional growth interacts with language acquisition and cognitive skills to form a complete picture of a child's progress.
Key Developmental Areas
Preschool development is multifaceted. A competent educator must be able to observe, assess, and support growth across all domains.
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Emotional: Managing feelings, building self-regulation, and forming relationships.
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Language: Expanding vocabulary, communication skills, and understanding syntax.
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Cognitive: Developing problem-solving abilities, memory, and logical thinking.
Learning Objectives
After completing this class, you will be able to:
- Identify emotional developmental issues in preschoolers
- Understand emotional "display rules"
- Understand language developmental issues
- Consider the issue of stuttering and identify stuttering myths
- Understand cognitive developmental issues
- Discuss the importance of growth and developmental principles
- Recognize the impact of cultural and social contexts on development
⚠️ Important Note
This course may reflect state-specific regulations. No information in this course supersedes any state regulations you need to follow. You must consult your state's regulations when developing policies and procedures. Regulations for all states are accessible on the National Database of Child Care Licensing Regulations. Click on the link provided to view regulations in your state.
After completing this class, the student will be able to:
- identify emotional developmental issues
- understand emotional “display rules”
- inderstand language developmental issues
- consider the issue of stuttering and identify stuttering myths
- understand cognitive developmental issues
- discuss the importance of growth and developmental principles
- recognize the impact of cultural and social contexts in the development