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A true educator never stops learning...
A true educator never stops learning...
As early childhood educators, we have the huge responsibility of providing young children with the highest quality education possible. Providing teachers with the training they need to plan and implement best practices in early childhood education is critical.
As a Trainer for the Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care, I can train your teachers in modern best practices in ECE.
See examples of my currently approved trainings below. If you are interested in training on a different topic, please contact me to discuss!
The Image of the Child, the Role of the Educator: An Introduction to Social Constructivist Teaching
In The Image of the Child, the Role of the Educator, we start with engaging group work as I walk your teachers through a reflection upon their own images of the child. I then provide an introduction to key pedagogical theories in ECE, with concrete examples of each, followed by insights into modern brain research and how it supports the theories of Social Constructivism covered in this training. Within this context, your teachers and I will discuss the role of the educator as helping young children construct their own knowledge, rather than trying to impart knowledge to them. I utilize modern research to stress the importance of intentional, positive relationships in order to accomplish our goals. Through this training, your teachers and I will define their role as educators in alignment with current best practice.
MD Course ID# VE-09162021-01
3 Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development, Curriculum & Professionalism
Play Based Strategies to Prepare Children for Writing
In Play Based Strategies to Prepare Children for Writing, I begin by describing the hallmarks of a successful tripod pencil grip and outline developmentally appropriate expectations for proper grip acquisition and writing. Using imagery and clear explanations, I will discuss the importance of the tripod grip and strong fine motor skills, the role that stability and core strength play in successful writing, the concept of visual scanning and the role of representation and symbolism in writing, Throughout the training, I provide numerous concrete, play-based strategies to help young children develop all of these skills. Finally, I will describe methods for differentiating the strategies provided, so as to meet the individual interests, strengths and learning styles of children in our classes.
Your teachers will leave with a clear understanding of the keys to learning how to write as well as a long list of simple, fun, effective activities that they can implement in their classrooms to help support the development of this critical skill!
MD Course ID# VE-09042023-01
2 Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development & Curriculum
Teaching with Intention
In Teaching with Intention, we will use small group work and interactions with materials to demonstrate the importance of planning with intention. This training will provide examples of how to select an intention, and will discuss the importance of observation as a part of the planning and implementation process. Trainees will see examples of types of planning documents as well as examples of how to individualize based on specific needs and interests of the children.
MD Course ID# VE-12292021-01
2 Core of Knowledge Hours: Curriculum
The Growing Brain by Zero To Three
"All babies are born with billions of neurons bumping around their brains… but very few of those neurons are connected. That’s where YOU come in! ZERO TO THREE’s The Growing Brain professional development curriculum provides early childhood professionals with the knowledge, support and evidence-based strategies they can use in everyday moments to support healthy brain development and build the connections babies need for success now and later in life."
This training, spanning a total of 21 hours, is divided into 7, 3 hour trainings.
Each training can stand alone, or we can go through all 7 over a period of time.
"Brain Basics: Understand the core concepts of neurodevelopment and the critical role of early experiences.
MD Course ID# VE-07052023-01
3 Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development
Factors Affecting Brain Growth and Development: Explore the genetic and environmental influences on early brain development.
MD Course ID# VE-07052023-02
3 Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development
Communication and Language Development: Dive into the processes that underlie early communication and language skills.
MD Course ID# VE-07052023-03
1.5 Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development
1.5 Core of Knowledge Hours: Curriculum
Cognition and Executive Function: Learn about the development of thinking skills and self-control.
MD Course ID# VE-07052023-04
3 Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development
Social-Emotional Development: Gain insights into the emotional lives of infants and toddlers and how they form relationships.
MD Course ID# VE-07052023-05
3 Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development
Understanding Behavior: Discover the meaning behind behaviors and how to respond effectively
MD Course ID# VE-07052023-06
3 Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development
Everyday Play: Recognize the importance of play and how it supports early brain development."
MD Course ID# VE-07052023-07
2 Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development
1 Core of Knowledge Hours: Curriculum
In each section, we will delve into specific details of brain development over the first 5 years, including specific facts and concrete implementation ideas.
Maryland Trainer Approval ID: CKO-159906
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