Iowa
Program for Infant & Toddler Caregivers
Training
Module I:
Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization
Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization
The focus of this module is:
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Social-Emotional Milestones
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Responsive Caregiving
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Temperament and Individual Differences in Group Care
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Meeting Children's Emotional Needs
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Guidance and Discipline with Infant and Toddlers in Group Care
Training
Module II:
Group Care
The focus
of this module is:
- Primary Care and Continuity of Care
- Group Size
- Setting Up Environments for Infants and Toddlers
- Daily Routines in Group Care Settings
Training
Module III:
Learning and Development
The focus of this module is:
- Cognitive Development and Learning
- Language Development and Communication
- Special Needs
- Culture, Language, and Cognition
- Brain Development in Infancy
Training
Module IV:
Culture, Family, and Provider
The focus of this module is:
- Self Awareness and Cultural Perceptions
- Culturally Responsive Care
- Using the Process of Acknowledge, Ask, and Adapt
- Culture and Early Identify Formation
- Creating Partnerships with Parents