Course

CDA SA 8 Understanding Principles of Child Development and Learning

Self-paced
Instructor: Elizabeth Ireland

$35 Enroll

Full course description

Course Overview:
Prepare for the nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential—the most widely accepted certification in early childhood education. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to advance, this program helps you build essential skills, boost your confidence, and meet job qualifications.
 
This course introduces key principles of human development.  Students will take a detailed look at physical, cognitive, socioemotional, and language developmental milestones. The course also covers early brain development and variation in development, with a focus on inclusivity. Additionally, students will learn about cultural influences on children's development.
 
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
  • Summarize of typical developmental milestones related to physical, cognitive, socio-emotional and speech and language development for children from birth to 5 years (CDA Functional Area [FA] 4,5,6)
  • Determine individual variation to be expected in the achievement of developmental milestones and identifying special needs that children may have during the development of these milestones (CDA FA 4,5,6)
  • Identify how diverse cultural experiences may influence development, and the expectations around developmental milestones (CDA FA 4,5,6)
  • Describe early development of the brain from birth to 5 years and identify how it impacts developmental milestones (CDA FA 4,5,6)
 
Instructor(s):
Aileen Garcia and Elizabeth Ireland
 
Accommodations
University of Missouri Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have a disability and need accommodations in connection with participation in an educational program or you need materials in an alternate format, please notify your instructor as soon as possible so that necessary arrangements can be made. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to limited English proficient individuals upon request. All requests must be made a minimum of 14 days before course start date. MU Extension will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met.
 
Cancellations and Refund Requests
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