PITC Module III - Learning and Development
This module focuses on facilitation of infants’ natural interest and urge to
learn. This is done by providing infants with close and responsive relationships
with caregivers; by designing safe; interesting and developmentally
appropriate environments; by giving infants uninterrupted time to explore; and
by interacting with infants in ways that emotionally and intellectually support
their initiations in discovery and learning.
Principles of
Facilitating Early Learning Overview - What is the caregiver's role in
helping infants learn? Certainly we need to regularly observe and use that
knowledge in developing individualized curriculum. It is also helping to
understand how to use the "Adapt, Support, Repetition/Practice and Expand"
methods.
Discoveries of
Infancy - Learn how babies develop common learning strategies.
Brain
Development in Infancy - You will understand the impact that stress has on
brain development and early learning. There are critical points in time for
babies and toddlers to learn certain things. We will explore emotional
development, and learn the seven ways to support brain development.
Special Needs
- Explore your feelings about inclusive care and how to partner with
parents. Learn how to adapt your environment to meet the needs of all children,
and find out about community resources available to you and the children in your
care.
Language Development and
Communication, and Culture - Did you know that there are ten suggested ways
to help children develop language skills? It is also very important to
understand how cultural differences impact language development.
Module I
Module II
Module IV
Module V
