Unit 5 | 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 be introduced to how social-development unfolds in the first 5 years of a child’s life and how the brain’s role in this process.
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- 3
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 how social-emotional development unfolds in the first 5 years and how to support it in young children;
Identify areas of the brain involved in social interactions and emotional reactions;
Understand the effect of stress on social-emotional development;
Understand the development of empathy.
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.
Social-Emotional Development (The Growing Brain Series)
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