Course Details

Brilliant Brain and Better Behavior!

Course ID 74821

Southeastern Child Care Resource & Referral

(580) 745-3166

Description

What does the growing brain need to develop, grow, and learn? What kind of environments are best to promote learning? How does the brain work and how does it learn? What is the relationship between the brain and challenging behavior? How can we promote better behavior in children you find challenging? Curiosity is great for learning!....So join us for a fact-filled, fun-packed, and idea-fabulous learning experience and discover the answers to these questions and more!

6.00 Hours / 0.60 CEUs

Course Level

Formal

CEU Course

Course Category

Early Childhood

Formal Approved

(2 Hours)

(1 Hour)

(2 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Positive ways to support children's social and emotional development (4 Hours)
Principles of child development and learning (2 Hours)

Infant Mental Health Core Competency Areas

Theoretical Foundations (2 Hours)
Working with Others (2 Hours)
Reflection (1 Hour)
Research and Evaluation (1 Hour)

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)

Elementary (K-3rd grade)

Goals and Objectives

Participants will investigate brain growth, changes, and how the brain learns.
Participants will recognize sensitive periods in the brain development and the importance of nutrition.
Participants will explore the mind-body link and how exercise affects cognition.
Participants will identify ways to increase student engagement and learning.
Participants will understand how emotional states affect learning and behavior.
Participants will explore the neuroscience behind physical environments.
Participants will understand the multiple pathways for making memories.
Participants will relate early learning standards to self-regulation.
Participants will practice a personal message sequence strategy for managing behavior.
Participants will identify ways to build relationships with children and emotional literacy.

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