Understanding Behavior (Infant/Toddler)

Module 4 | Pyramid Model for Infant/Toddler Classrooms

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Working with infants and toddlers is rewarding, but it can also sometimes be challenging. In Understanding Behavior, a module of the Pyramid Model Infant-Toddler Module Series, participants will learn how to use observation to better understand child behavior. We will look at the many influences affecting behavior and use this knowledge to examine our own beliefs. We will practice reframing our thoughts to better respond to challenging situations.

This course costs $22 per participant.

PREREQUISITES: 

There are no prerequisites required for completing this course.

HOURS BREAKDOWN:

0.2 IACET CEUs or 2 Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development- 2

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 be able to:

• Understand and describe that all young children’s behavior is a way of communicating and has meaning;

• Use a variety of strategies, including observation and self-reflection, to increase capacity to support the social-emotional development of infants, toddlers, and their families.



•  

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 HOURS:

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.