Goals and Objectives
1. Answer questions regarding leading theories of child development.
2. Answer multiple choice questions about the emotional, (sense of self), cognitive, physical, and social development of children birth to age 5.
3. Answer questions about toilet training for toddlers and two year olds.
4. List the basic needs of children.
5. Answer questions about the developmental stages, milestones, abilities and characteristics of Infants.
6. Answer multiple choice questions about physical care and safety guidelines for infant care.
7. Answer questions about the developmental stages, milestones, abilities and characteristics of Toddlers and Two Year old children.
8. Answer questions about the developmental stages, milestones, abilities and characteristics of preschool age children
9. Answer questions about creating a positive environment that helps influence the development of preschool age children .
10. Review guidelines for interacting with preschool children.
11. Answer questions about common concerns families have about their child with special needs, gifts, and talents.
12. Answer multiple choice questions about the IFSP and IEP.
13. Answer questions of effective classrooms and activities for children with special needs, gifts and talents.
14. Answer multiple choice questions about types of play.
15. Answer questions about the importance of play in child development.
16. Research the Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines (ELG) for Infants and Toddlers and Twos and for Preschool Age Children.
17. After researching the Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines (ELG) for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos as well as Preschool, summarize how you would use the Guidelines in the area of Literacy, Language, and Communication for each of the age groups. (Assignment Sheet 1)
18. Using the Internet, Public Library, Public School, or other resources locate the name, contact information and write brief descriptions of at least two agencies in the community that provide resources and services for children with Special Needs. (Assignment Sheet 2)
19. Using the Internet, create a list of three or more websites, and write a brief descriptions of each, that provide current information to help families understand how young children develop and learn. Include one current article for each website. (Assignment Sheet 3)
20. Describe in detail some of the ways you support the development of children’s positive self-concepts and growing social/emotional skills. (Assignment Sheet 4)