An Inside Look at What’s Happening Inside: Brain Development from Ages 2 – 7
Course: #31911Level: IntermediateSubject Area: Understanding principles of child development and learning 1 Hour 474 Reviews
Infancy & toddlerhood are immense periods of brain development, yet brain development continues well beyond this period. Structural changes happen in the brain along with environmental influences which are evident in major learning and cognitive advances.
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Course Type: Video, Audio
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify and describe key changes in brain development from ages 2 - 7.
- After this course, participants will be able to evaluate opportunities to bolster and amplify preschooler and early elementary-aged children’s brain development.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze learning exposure necessary to maximize preschooler and early elementary-aged children’s brain development.
Course created on September 11, 2020
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Neuroplasticity |
| 10-40 Minutes | Developmental leaps tied to brain changes |
| 40-55 Minutes | Executive function support |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary |
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474 ReviewsPresented By
Lauren Starnes
PhD, EdD
VP of Early Childhood Education Research and Development, Primrose School Franchising Company
Dr. Lauren Starnes is an expert in the field of early childhood education. Having dual doctorates in both child development and educational leadership, she currently works as the Vice President of Early Childhood Education Research and Development for Primrose School Franchising Company. Lauren has worked at every level of early childhood education. While she began her formal career teaching at the university level, she has prior experience teaching within preschools, consulting and serving as a support professional for children with autism, and serving as an embedded instructional coach for preschool teachers. She has worked as a school principal for multiple different schools and remains actively involved as a voice for early childhood education in various professional associations. When not working, Lauren enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on her two sons in sports.
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