The Growing Brain: Communication & Language Development

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Growing Brain is an innovative course that provides a toolkit of how the brain develops step-by-step, neuron-by-neuron. The 7 module series provides explanations of brain processes and the effects of outside influences, along with ways you can encourage healthy brain development in children from birth to 5 years old.

In this 3-hour module, the participants will understand how communication and language skills develop in the first 5 years, the brain’s role in the development of these skills, and how to support them.

This course costs $32 per participant.

PREREQUISITES:

There are no prerequisites required for completing this course.

HOURS BREAKDOWN:

3 Core of Knowledge Hours: 

Child Development- 1.5, Curriculum 1.5

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. Understand communication milestones from birth to 12 months;

2. Understand communication milestones from 12 to 36 months;

3. Understand communication milestones from 3 to 5 years;

4. Learn strategies for supporting early communication skills;

5. Understanding multi-language learning.

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 COK HOURS:

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.