| Children's Enrichment Enterprises, Inc Early Childhood Professional Development |
| Child Care Professional Training Courses |
| Enhancement of Social and Emotional Development (13 hours/1.3 CEU's) Child Self-Esteem (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
between family interactions and self-esteem. It discusses physical and psychological causes and indicators of low self- esteem, activities that develop and encourage positive self-esteem, care provider actions that enhance positive self- esteem, and occasions where professional intervention may be appropriate. Objectives: RECALL influences on child self-esteem. RECALL physical causes and indicators of low self-esteem. RECALL psychological causes and indicators of low self-esteem. IDENTIFY instances where professional intervention may be required. RECALL child care provider actions that enhance positive self-esteem. IDENTIFY activities that develop and encourage positive self-esteem. Duration: 1 hour
describes causes of childhood anger, discusses ways children respond, and addresses the adverse effects anger can have on children. In addition, the course identifies elements of an effective anger management program and provides effective anger management techniques and activities to use with children. Objectives: RECALL the definition and purpose of anger. IDENTIFY components of childhood anger. RECALL causes of childhood anger and ways children respond. IDENTIFY adverse effects of childhood anger. RECALL the definition of anger management. IDENTIFY elements of an effective anger management program. RECALL effective anger management techniques. RECALL anger management activities to use with children. Duration: 1 hour
management; and identifies the origins of conflict and the basic beliefs about conflict and conflict management. It also discusses the strategies and steps for conflict resolution and identifies conflict management styles. Objectives: RECALL the definitions of conflict, conflict resolution, and conflict management. IDENTIFY the origins of conflict. IDENTIFY basic beliefs about conflict and conflict management. IDENTIFY strategies used to resolve conflict. RECALL steps used to effectively resolve conflict. RECALL tips to help teach children to effectively resolve conflict. IDENTIFY conflict management styles. Duration: 1 hour
provider can take to stop problems before they start, cites possible reasons for misbehavior, and offers age-appropriate guidance and disciplinary techniques. Objectives: Terminal Objective: Upon completion of this course, the student will have acquired knowledge of recommended procedures for handling discipline problems in a child care environment, methods for stopping discipline problems before they start, understanding common behavioral traits of children, and typical causes of misbehavior in a child care setting. Enabling Objectives: RECALL behavioral traits of infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. RECALL potential causes of misbehavior in a child care setting. RECALL guidance and disciplinary techniques available to child care providers. RECALL positive reinforcement techniques. RECALL proper procedures for childproofing a child care environment. Duration: 2 hours
education. It also discusses academic policies, teaching strategies, and curriculum processes that enhance early childhood development in today's multicultural society. Objectives: DEFINE multiculturalism. IDENTIFY common cultural biases. RECALL adverse effects of cultural biases on child care and early childhood education. IDENTIFY academic policies that enhance education in a multicultural environment. IDENTIFY teaching strategies that facilitate education of a multicultural early childhood population. RECALL curriculum processes appropriate for a multicultural early childhood population. SELECT teacher actions and activities appropriate for a multicultural environment. Duration: 1 hour
discusses effects of trauma, stress management techniques, and causes and treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among adolescents. Objectives: RECALL the definition of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. IDENTIFY causes of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. IDENTIFY effects of trauma. IDENTIFY signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. IDENTIFY health risks associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. RECALL techniques for alleviating traumatic stress. RECALL prevalent treatment methods for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Duration: 1 hour
information on appropriate timing and effective use of praise and rewards. Objectives: IDENTIFY benefits of praise and rewards. IDENTIFY behaviors to praise and reward. RECALL appropriate times for using praise and rewards. RECALL methods of effectively using praise and rewards. Duration: 1 hour
It also discusses the four basic areas of child development; possible indicators of delays, impairments, and disabilities; benefits of inclusive child care; and techniques for adapting activities and the environment for special needs children. Objectives: RECALL common feelings and misperceptions about the care of children with special needs. RECALL the four basic areas of child development. IDENTIFY possible indicators of developmental delays, impairments, or disabilities. RECALL benefits of inclusive child care. RECALL techniques for adapting activities and the environment for children with special needs. Duration: 1 hour
child care providers with methods for calming these fears in children. Objectives: DEFINE stranger and separation anxiety. RECALL behaviors exhibited by young children experiencing stranger and separation anxiety. RECALL techniques which can ease the stress of stranger and separation anxiety. RECALL warning signs of separation anxiety disorder. IDENTIFY appropriate methods for preventing and dealing with stranger and separation anxiety. RECALL causes of separation anxiety disorder. Duration: 1 hour
and discusses coping strategies for reducing stress in young children. Objectives: RECALL the definition and types of stress. IDENTIFY sources of stress for young children. RECALL stress- related symptoms and behaviors in young children. RECALL the importance of minimizing stress. RECALL strategies used to instill optimism. IDENTIFY strategies to reduce stress in young children Duration: 2 hours
teaching tolerance and challenges associated with addressing prejudice. Objectives: RECALL the definition of tolerance. RECALL approximate ages when children notice differences in individuals. IDENTIFY beneficial strategies and activities for teaching tolerance. RECALL potential pitfalls when teaching tolerance Duration: 1 hour |
| Online Child Development Associate (CDA) Training |