Training Topics

Section 1 Topics:

Introduction

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  • Ages of Infancy and Brain Development
  • PITC Philosophy and Essential Policies
  • Reflective Practice

Module I: Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization

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  • Temperaments
  • Social Emotional Milestones
  • Socialization and Guidance
  • Understanding Children’s Behavior
  • Responsive Caregiving

Module II: Group Care

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  • Caregiving Routines as Curriculum
  • Primary Care and Continuity of Care
  • Environments
  • Individualized Care
  • Small Group Care
  • Respectful Caregiving

Section 2 Topics:

Module III: Learning & Development

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  • Facilitating Early Learning
  • Discoveries of Infancy
  • Early Brain Development
  • Culture, Language & Cognition
  • Inclusion of Children with Special Needs

Module IV: Culture, Family & Providers

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  • Culture, Family & Providers
  • Harmonizing Cultural Diversity
  • Responding to Families in Culturally Sensitive Ways
  • Protective Urges