Creating Teachable Moments The Value of Classroom Decor
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3 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education
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Creating Teachable Moments: The Value of Classroom Decor
Tuition: $31.50
Description of Training Session:
During the preschool years, children experience significant physical, social, and emotional growth. Effective décor in child care facilities can lead to teachable moments that enrich children’s development and learning experiences. Teachers should expose children to various types of classroom décor and plan activities to engage them in teachable moments. It is important to model safe decorating practices and encourage children to participate in designing the classroom. This course defines the term teachable moment and identifies situations that can lead to teachable moments. It discusses classroom décor appropriate for preschoolers and how teachers can use it to support curriculum. Safety guidelines and cost-effective sources for classroom décor are also discussed.
During the preschool years, children experience significant physical, social, and emotional growth. Effective décor in child care facilities can lead to teachable moments that enrich children’s development and learning experiences. Teachers should expose children to various types of classroom décor and plan activities to engage them in teachable moments. It is important to model safe decorating practices and encourage children to participate in designing the classroom. This course defines the term teachable moment and identifies situations that can lead to teachable moments. It discusses classroom décor appropriate for preschoolers and how teachers can use it to support curriculum. Safety guidelines and cost-effective sources for classroom décor are also discussed.
- Language(s) used in training: English
- CDA Competency: Effective Program Operation [3 hours / .3 CEU]
Learning Objectives:
- After reading about teachable moments, participant will be able to identify situations that can become teachable moments through a multiple-choice quiz.
- After reading about jobs within the classroom, participant will be able to identify age-appropriate classroom jobs for preschoolers and ways to implement a job chart through a multiple-choice quiz.
- After reading about decorating the classroom, participant will be able to recall benefits of involving children in decorating the preschool classroom through a multiple-choice quiz.
Reviews for this Online Course
- good class Posted by Unknown on 12th Dec 2014
I liked the way the information was divided into sections and had review questions. The information was relevant and presented in an easy to understand way. It also was presented well for various types of learners. I would have liked a section on decorating for infants. - Thank you! Posted by Janae on 11th Jul 2014
It was very helpful to know that you were readily available to answer my questions. It made it much less intimidating going into. Responses were always quick and very helpful and personable! - Very In Depth Posted by Sheryl on 27th Mar 2014
I liked that it was very in depth and clearly covered all aspects of the course in detail. I was able to learn alot, some I already knew, but also some new things as well. - Great Ideas! Posted by Noelle on 25th Mar 2014
liked the tic tac toe section. It was a nice break and fun. I also felt the information was clearly stated and easy to follow. Thank you for the ideas suggested. I am excited to put them to use. - all information was great! Posted by Nancy on 23rd Jan 2014
I enjoyed the specific examples of how to create teachable moments through the use of décor. I felt somewhat happy that I am presently using some of the opportunities suggested in the course. But I also gained knowledge of others I will make use of in the future. - I enjoyed the training Posted by Amanda on 22nd Jan 2014
I enjoyed the parts that discussed helpful ways to involve the children in decorating the classroom, I often forget to include them in this process.
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