Course Details

Academic Versus Intellectual Learning: Weighing the Pros and Cons for Preschoolers

Course ID 77997

Child Care Support Network

(715) 258-2448

Description

This training discusses the pros and cons of academic and intellectual learning for preschool-age children. While nobody argues against academic learning – ultimately – the training postulates that young children learn best through hands-on, playful activities that involve multiple senses. These are examples of intellectual learning.

2.00 Hours

Course Level

Formal

General Continuing Education

Course Category

Early Childhood

Formal Approved

(2 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Maintaining a commitment to professionalism (2 Hours)

Infant Mental Health Core Competency Areas

Family Child Care Home Provider

Child Care Center Staff

Head Start/Early Head Start

Public School Teachers

School Age

Home Based Service Provider

Center Based Service Provider

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

The objectives in this training are twofold: 1) discuss the differences between academic versus intellectual learning; 2) postulate that intellectual learning often has more benefits for preschool-age children than academic learning.

There are no events currently scheduled for this course.