Course Details

CDA Block 1: Competencies 1 and 4

Course ID 70281

Tulsa Tech. Center (CDC Dept. Only)

(918) 828-5000

Description

This is a preparation course for the CDA Credential that focuses on how to establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment for children and how to establish positive relationships with families. You will learn how to promote good health and nutrition, prevent illness, reduce injuries, arrange materials and space, and establish routines in the preschool environment for learning, exploration and play. The importance of involving families in programs for children is emphasized. 2 clock hours of assigned field experiences. 32 hours. College credit option available.

32.00 Hours

Course Level

Formal

General Continuing Education

Course Category

Early Childhood

Formal Approved

(7 Hours)

(10 Hours)

(5 Hours)

(10 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Observing and recording children's behavior (5 Hours)
Planning a safe, healthy, learning environment (10 Hours)
Principles of child development and learning (7 Hours)
Strategies to establish productive relationships with families (10 Hours)

Infant Mental Health Core Competency Areas

Family Child Care Home Provider

Child Care Center Staff

Infant and Toddler

Infants (0-12 months)

Toddlers (13-24 months)

Two's (25-36 months)

Preschooler 3's (37-48 months)

Preschool 4's and 5's (49-72 months)

Goals and Objectives

1. Define child growth and development
2. Identify reasonable expectations for children’s growth and development
3. Describe developmental characteristics of young and mobile infants
4. Describe the developmental characteristics of toddlers
5. Describe the developmental characteristics of preschoolers
6. Describe the role of a competent caregiver in meeting het developmental needs of young children
7. Explain the importance of constant supervision of children
8. Describe how safety can be incorporated into the daily curriculum
9. Identify potential safety hazards in early learning environments
10. Describe the goals of a nutrition program in a child care setting
11. Describe how proper nutrition is important to all areas of a child’s development
12. Describe the responsibilities of child care personnel for children’s health
13. Plan activities appropriate to the ages of children currently in care
14. Describe the importance of play
15. Identify guidelines for arranging space in the child care setting
16. Discuss ways to involve families in the child care progra
17. Describe the value in conducting formal and informal parent conferences and parent education opportunities
18. Identify strategies for building positive relationships with families
19. Define one-way communication
20. Define two-way communication

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