Vocabulary Development for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Adults Too!
Course: #31315Level: IntermediateSubject Area: Understanding principles of child development and learning 1 Hour 381 Reviews
Building vocabulary for children and adults is important for success in school and life. Explore effective strategies and generate ideas to increase the number of words used by children, parents, and yourself.
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Course Type: Video
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the importance of vocabulary development for children and adults.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain approaches for selecting vocabulary words to teach and learn.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify effective strategies to teach vocabulary for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
- After this course, participants will be able to select methods for increasing vocabulary for self and other adults.
Course created on December 14, 2018
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Describe the importance of vocabulary development for children and adults. |
| 15-30 Minutes | Explain approaches for selecting vocabulary words to teach and learn. |
| 30-45 Minutes | Identify effective strategies to teach vocabulary for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. |
| 45-55 Minutes | Select methods for increasing vocabulary for self and other adults. |
| 55-60 Minutes | Conclusion |
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Connie Jo Smith
EdD
Dr. Connie Jo Smith’s professional passions include exploring play, encouraging curiosity and problem solving in children and adults, designing professional development opportunities, and writing for the practitioner. Her most recent publications include “Behavioral Challenges in Early Childhood Settings” and “Growing, Growing Strong: A Whole Health Curriculum for Young Children” published by Redleaf Press. She has contributed to the early childhood field as a teacher of young children; director of for-profit and non-profit child care and Head Start programs; administrator of state and foundation programs; child care resource and referral administrator; child studies faculty member teaching undergraduate and graduate classes; instructional design graduate faculty member; instructional designer; trainer, and author. Her academic background includes an EdD in Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, an EdS in Elementary and Early Curriculum and Instruction, an MA in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Area of Concentration, and a BS in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement.
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Arizona Registry
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California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry
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Iowa Child Care Provider Training Registry
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IdahoSTARS
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Illinois Gateways
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Michigan Registry
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Missouri Professional Development System
This course has been approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office of Childhood for child care licensing and MOPD registry credit. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).
North Carolina DCDEE
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New Jersey Workforce Registry
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Nevada Registry
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Oklahoma Registry
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PA Keys to Professional Development
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Washington STARS
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The Registry - Wisconsin
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Wyoming Stars
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