Science Through the Eyes of Play

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

In this 3 hour course, participants will discover how all children are natural scientists. This training will also provide the participants

with strategies and tools to incorporate Science in the early childhood environment through discovery, problem solving, hands-on

materials and language.

This course costs $32 per participant.

PREREQUISITES:

There are no prerequisites required for completing this course.

HOURS BREAKDOWN:

0.3 IACET CEUs OR 3 Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development- 2, Curriculum- 1.5, Health, Safety and Nutrition- 0.25, Special Needs - 0.25

COURSE LOGISTICS, MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT:

Virtual: A laptop, computer or tablet that includes a functional camera, microphone and headphones/speaker is required in

order to complete this course virtually. A phone device is not acceptable. A Powerpoint Handout will be provided to each

participant via email prior to their scheduled course.

The Instructor will utilize Powerpoint slides and speech to present the content material. A variety of videos, charts and tables may

be utilized to demonstrate content ideas and concepts.

LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:

Participants will:

1. Examine and evaluate their experiences with science;

2. Review ways children naturally learn science through play;

3. Participants will identify different ways to adapt learning materials so they are more usable by children of all abilities;

4. Review the Scientific Method for use with children;

5. Review material and activities that support science and are sensitive to a families’ culture and the child’s developmental

stage and/or other health concerns in the early childcare classroom.

LEARNER ASSESSMENT METHOD:

Participants' knowledge will be assessed through a Post-Assessment via Google Form and the Google Form link will be provided to

each participant immediately following a course. The assessment will include multiple choice and/or matching questions to test

comprehension. Upon successful completion and receiving a 75% or higher, participants will receive their certificate by email.

CRITERIA FOR EARNING IACET CEUs:

Participants will be awarded their certificates when the following has been met:

1. Course has been paid in full.

2. Participants have attended the course from beginning to end.

3. Participants have completed the Post-Assessment, scoring a 75% or higher.

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS:

Please make sure that you confirm that this is the correct training that you need before paying and registering. Once you make a payment, you will only be eligible for a refund if the request is made prior to 5 business days before the event. Due to card processing and service fees incurred by the Event Website, you will receive the amount you paid minus $2.80. If the request is made within the 5 business days before the event, you will only be eligible to receive a credit toward a future learning event. This credit will be redeemable up to 12 months from the refund request. If a registrant misses a session and the session has already been completed, no refunds or credits will be granted.