Child Development and Psychology
Gross Motor Skills41Fine Motor Skills55Sensory Development46Physical Health and Well-being55Language and Communication56Problem Solving and Critical Thinking50Memory and Learning49Imagination and Creativity49Self-Awareness and Identity52Social Skills and Relationships53Emotional Regulation50Moral Development52Piaget s Theory of Cognitive Development53Vygotsky s Sociocultural Theory55Erikson s Theory of Psychosocial Development19Attachment Theory50Observational Techniques46Assessment Tools56Ethical Considerations55Using Assessment and Observation Data51
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Definition and Purpose of Early Childhood Education and Care54Historical and Theoretical Perspectives58Ethical and Legal Considerations50Diversity and Inclusion55Collaboration and Partnerships53Physical Development55Cognitive Development56Social and Emotional Development46Play and Learning48Assessment and Observation52Principles of Curriculum Development56Play-Based Learning52Inquiry-Based Learning51Technology in Early Childhood Education and Care53Assessment and Evaluation52Roles and Responsibilities of Early Childhood Educators58Communication and Relationships56Reflective Practice and Professional Development53Health, Safety, and Nutrition45Leadership and Management55
Inclusive Practices
Definition of Inclusion52Benefits of Inclusion53Challenges of Inclusion19Physical Environment56Social Environment58Educational Environment51Importance of Family Involvement52Communicating with Families50Supporting Families57Assessment57Individualization54Differentiated Instruction50Importance of Collaboration51Roles of Team Members53Effective Collaboration59
Leadership and Management
The Role of the Leader in Early Childhood Education and Care27Leadership Styles in Early Childhood Education and Care56Effective Leadership in Early Childhood Education and Care52The Role of the Manager in Early Childhood Education and Care51Management Functions in Early Childhood Education and Care44Effective Management in Early Childhood Education and Care58
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Identifying and managing hazards in the environment58Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment57Ensuring adequate ventilation and lighting51Promoting physical activity and healthy eating53Responding to emergencies and accidents45Physical development and milestones54Cognitive development and learning56Social and emotional development52Individual differences and diversity43Observation and assessment56Building relationships with families28Communicating effectively with families53Working with the community55Professionalism and ethics50Cultural competence and diversity53Program planning and implementation58Supervision and mentoring57Budgeting and resource management55Quality improvement and accreditation25Advocacy and policy33
Family and Community Engagement
Definition and Importance of Family and Community Engagement51Principles and Values of Family and Community Engagement50Models and Approaches to Family and Community Engagement56Barriers to Family and Community Engagement57Strategies to Promote Family and Community Engagement58Establishing Trust and Respectful Relationships57Understanding Family Diversity38Communicating Effectively with Families57Supporting Families in Their Roles53Empowering Families through Advocacy55Identifying and Connecting with Community Resources54Building Partnerships with Community Organizations56Involving the Community in Early Childhood Programs56Advocating for Policies and Practices that Support Family and Community Engagement53Evaluating the Impact of Family and Community Engagement24
Professional Development
Physical Development24Cognitive Development52Social and Emotional Development56Building Relationships with Children54Creating a Safe and Stimulating Environment57Promoting Play and Learning51Observing and Documenting Children s Learning51Planning for Individual and Group Learning58Evaluating and Reflecting on Practice51Building Partnerships with Families50Collaborating with the Community57Professionalism and Ethics56
Research and Innovation
The Importance of Research in Early Childhood Education and Care46Types of Research in Early Childhood Education and Care58Finding and Using Research in Early Childhood Education and Care54Using Research to Improve Practice in Early Childhood Education and Care55The Importance of Innovation in Early Childhood Education and Care50Types of Innovation in Early Childhood Education and Care50Promoting Innovation in Early Childhood Education and Care56The Impact of Innovation in Early Childhood Education and Care56