Developing A Child s Critical Thinking Skills ...description -- Critical thinking skills are essential for children to have as they learn to make decisions and solve problems. This course addresses what adults can do to teach children how to think through and reason in age-appropriate ways, preparing them for the greater responsibilities that come as the child matures. There are diagnostic tools, activities, and communication techniques that more...
Choosing a Childcare Provider ...tion -- There are numerous options from which to choose a child care provider, and ita s important to find the one that meets your needs the best. This course has guidelines and tools for identifying the essential services that you should expect, determining the competence of the child care staff, matching a childa s needs with the providera s capabilities, and assuring that the child more...
Recognizing and Responding to Signals of Violence ... and violent feelings that are becoming all too common in children have resulted in public tragedies throughout the nation. Everyone is asking, `How could this happen here?` and `How could it have been prevented?` Unfortunately, these incidents will probably continue. However, there are usually advance warning signs of a child`s potential to carry out violent acts. Parents and other caring more...
Transitional Services: Part I Investigates some of the corrective and/or supportive service required to help a child with a disability benefit from special education. more...
Transitional Services: Part II Investigates some of the corrective and/or supportive service required to help a child with a disability benefit from special education. more...
Transitional Services: Part III Investigates some of the corrective and/or supportive service required to help a child with a disability benefit from special education. more...
Transitional Services: Part IV Investigates some of the corrective and/or supportive service required to help a child with a disability benefit from special education. more...
Transitional Services: Part V Investigates some of the corrective and/or supportive service required to help a child with a disability benefit from special education. more...
Identifying Budget Variancies When you're dealing with colleagues or members of your team, do you ever feel like a judge, a nursery teacher or even a simpering child? This course will help you to analyse your behaviour and that of your team. It will help you to understand how to adjust your approach to each person to gain maximum response. And it will help you work towards achieving the benefits of an adult/adult relationship, more...
Managing People : Improving Working Relationships When you're dealing with colleagues or members of your team, do you ever feel like a judge, a nursery teacher or even a simpering child? This course will help you to analyse your behaviour and that of your team. It will help you to understand how to adjust your approach to each person to gain maximum response. And it will help you work towards achieving the benefits of an adult/adult relationship, more...
Windmaster Case Study 4: Portfolio Analysis Competing in the business world isn't a peaceful game. Companies are fighting to win; to build new levels of competitive advantage; to secure customers, market share and profits. The winners rarely succeed by accident. They develop strategies and strategic plans and hire people who can face strategic dilemmas and make tough decisions. This course introduces you to portfolio analysis as means of more...
Effective Delegation Simulation ... marketing team for First Things First--a manufacturer of child safety products. Working closely with three key employees, the learner will progress through the various stages of delegation, moving from assignment of tasks to overcoming delegation resistance. The simulation is comprised of four scenarios; each will cover a facet of the delegation process. Based on the Effective Delegationmore...
Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA ...tes wages, maximum hours of work and overtime, as well as child labor. This one-hour course enables participants to understand the main provisions of the act, helping both employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities in relation to those provisions. SkillSoft's Legal Compliance courses are developed and maintained with subject matter support provided by the Labor, more...
Windows Forms and Controls in C To explain how to work with Windows Forms and controls in C# Application developers with some experience in C# who wish to become familiar with developing user services in the .NET Framework, especially those who wish to attain the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) or Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET credentials more...
Norton Parental Control 2005 In this course, you will learn about features and benefits of Norton Parental Control. You will also learn to block Web sites, programs, and newsgroups using Parental Control. Finally, you will learn what happens if a user logs in using child account and tries to modify the settings specified by a supervisor. The course is intended for users with experience in using computers, but need to more...
Learning Styles Online Class This training is designed for caregivers and educators of children of all ages. Students will learn how to recognize individual learning styles and adapt learning activities and experiences appropriately. This course includes many specific ideas. more...
Positive Discipline Online Course ...This training is designed for both novice and experienced child care providers who care for preschool age children. Participants will learn to identify common misbehaviors and how to prevent them; they will learn the goals and guidelines of positive discipline and design a list of preschool classroom rules. Participants will also be actively involved in applying positive discipline techniques more...
Using Books and Stories with Young Children Online Course Description- This training is designed for both novice and experienced child care providers who care for preschool age children. Participants will learn to use books and literature with young children. Participants will also be actively involved in applying skills in choosing books and reading to young children. more...
Proud to Be a Professional! Description- This training is designed for both child care providers and leaders. Participants will explore the meaning of professionalism while expanding their own growth as a professional. Learn how to influence public perception and make a difference! more...
The Anti-bias Approach Online Class Description- This training is designed to guide teachers and child care providers in implementing an anti-bias, multicultural approach in the class or program. This class will help them meet standards set by state quality iniatives and accreditation programs. more...
The Infant and Toddler Care Online Class Description- This training is designed for both novice and experienced providers who care for infants and/or young toddlers. In light of current research pointing to the importance of the first three years of development, many providers and early childhood teachers are questioning what should be happening in an infant and toddler care program. Quality child care programs recognize that such care more...
Preschool Science Wonder and Discovery Online Class ...cription- This training is designed to guide teachers and child care providers in implementing science curricular activities and learning into the preschool program You do not have to have a degree in biology or own chemistry set to help young children in your early childhood program learn about science. The rudiments of a science curriculum start with the child and the world around them. This more...
C Programming for the Microsoft NET Platform Part 3 ...ue types. Identify characteristics of parent and child class reference conversions. Identify characteristics of the operators that are used for conversion. Identify characteristics of object type conversions. Identify characteristics of interface conversions. Identify characteristics of boxing. Unit 3: Creating and Destroying Objects 1 hour more...
Windows 2000 Installation Config Admin --Part 6 Server Organization ...r on a server by using New Dfs Root Wizard. Create a Dfs child node in an existing Dfs root by using the Add to Dfs dialog box. Create a replica of a domain Dfs root by using the shortcut menu. Display an existing Dfs Root by using the Dfs console. Check the status of a Dfs shared folder by using the Dfs console. Identify the solution for a specified Dfs problem. Delete a Dfs root from a more...
Windows 2000 Planning Implementing Active Directories - Part 1 ...me. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using a child domain name of a currently registered domain. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using a reserved private DNS domain name. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using the same domain name internally and externally. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using a different domain name internally and more...
Windows 2000 Dir Services Infrastructure--Part 1 Active Dir Install ...me. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using a child domain name of a currently registered domain. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using a reserved private DNS domain name. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using the same domain name internally and externally. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using a different domain name internally and more...
XML Building XML-Based Web Applications Part 5 This goal of this final course within the curriculum is to provide the learner with a detailed understanding of the mechanisms of data validation using schemas within XML and a knowledge of the applications of XML within business and commercial environments. The course begins with a coverage of validation within XML and the advantages of schemas over DTDs. The elements of an XDR schema are covered more...
XML Building XML-Based Web Applications Part 5 ...an XDR schema. o Identify the attributes used to define child elements in an XDR schema. o Identify the attributes of the group element in an XDR schema. o Identify the steps involved in creating an XDR schema. o Identify the syntax for defining new attribute types in an XDR schema. o Identify the syntax for using attribute types in element type definitions in an XDR schema. o more...
Diploma in Psychology Aim:
The objectives of the course are to:
develop an understanding of the nature of psychology
examine the way in which human actions can be explained on a number of different levels
distinguish between emotional experience, expression and psychological responses
examine the nature of sensation and perception
understand the process of memory
distinguish between the characteristics of more...
Diploma in Child Psychology ...eness of psychological approaches to the understanding of child development
- Develop a recognition of the application of developmental psychology to certain aspects of child care and education
- Create an awareness of different methodological approaches to psychological investigation
- Develop a range of skills in using psychological methods
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This programme is designed for more...
Diploma in Child Day Care Aim:
During the course students will study a range of topics which develop an understanding of the needs of children, organising activities and the regulatory and administrative functions of day care.
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This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Child Day Care. No prior knowledge is required. more...
Schoolyard Bullying This JEDlet provides a one-stop resource for parents and teachers dealing with bullying situations at school. You will explore what behaviors are unacceptable and learn what background triggers contribute to this destructive conduct. You receive practical advice on handling both bullies and victims and putting an end to bullying situations. more...
Early Mental Health: Womb Baby Learning I- What Every Parent Should Know ...nal, psychological, social and cognitive development of a child in the womb. Prenatal learning optimizes mental and sensory development as well as promoting the bond between baby and mother/father. People often wonder about the ability to learn in the womb. Is the baby conscious? Does he or she hear me? Can he or she remember? The latest scientific studies and research show active and more...
Children's Book Writing Workshop - "Best of the Web" Forbes ...tty reality of The Outsiders. Such is the amazing journey children take through books. These stories are a treasured part of childhood and they linger for a lifetime. Writing for children is fun but not child s play.
In our courses, you will discover how to balance youthful imagination with adult professionalism, gain awareness of the various forms and age-ranges, and learn such craft more...
Gangs and Your Kids: The Unknown Signs This course walks parents through the world of gangs, introducing them to gang clothing, graffiti, hand signs, language, and lifestyles. In short, this course teaches parents how to see the signs that will help them help their child. more...