Unit 3 | The Growing Brain Series
 
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:
0.3 IACET CEUs or 3 Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development- 1.5, Curriculum 1.5
 
COURSE LOGISTICS, MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT:
This course is offered in-person and virtually. 
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.
In-Person: A Powerpoint Handout will be provided to each registered participant. Participants should bring a pen or pencil for note taking. 
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:
Understand communication milestones from birth to 12 months;
Understand communication milestones from 12 to 36 months;
Understand communication milestones from 3 to 5 years;
Learn strategies for supporting early communication skills;
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 IACET CEUs:
Participants will be awarded their certificates when the following has been met:
Course has been paid in full.
Participants have attended the course from beginning to end.
Participants have completed the Post-Assessment, scoring a 75% or higher.