Course Details

CDA Block 3: Competency 2

Course ID 70283

Tulsa Tech. Center (CDC Dept. Only)

(918) 828-5000

Description

This is a preparation course for the CDA Credential. You will study developmentally appropriate equipment, activities, and methods to promote the physical and cognitive development of children. Learn how to incorporate music, art, literature, writing, and block play into daily activities while encouraging creativity and problem solving. Language development and communication are also featured. 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

(16 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development (32 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 “gross motor skills”
2. Define “fine motor skills”
3. Identify appropriate fine and gross motor activities for young children
4. Define “eye-hand coordination”
5. Describe environments that encourage and support communication skills
6. Describe appropriate books selections for different ages of children
7. Describe the value of creative activities
8. Identify open-ended art materials and activities
9. Describe the value of music activities in the child care setting
10. Discuss the value of the process in creative art activities
11. Define “Classification” and describe appropriate classification activities
12. Define “Sequencing” and describe appropriate sequencing activities
13. Define “Problem Solving” and describe appropriate problem solving activities
14. Describe ways that child care providers can encourage children to explore their environment

There are no events currently scheduled for this course.