The Growing Brain: Understanding Behavior

THE GROWING BRAIN- UNIT 6: UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOR  

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.  

This course costs $32 per participant.  

PREREQUISITES: There are no prerequisites required for completing this course.  

HOURS BREAKDOWN: 3 COK Hours: Child Development- 3  

COURSE LOGISTICS, MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT:

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 basic brain anatomy;

2. Understand the connection between the various areas of the brain and how these connections are expressed through

behavior;

3. Understand the key factors that influence behavior;

4. Understand the root causes of challenging behavior and effective strategies for helping children with these difficulties.

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 CREDIT:

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 via Google Form, 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 scheduled learning event that is being canceled.