Learning to Learn N/A It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work. of Application Different aspects of children’s development must include, but are not (where applicable) limited to: It refers to the critical Physical development circumstances and contexts that the skill Cognitive development may be demonstrated. Social-emotional development Strengths-based views on the differences between typical and atypical development and learning may include, but are not limited to: Understanding that children’s learning is dynamic, complex and holistic Understanding that children demonstrate their learning in different ways Starting with what is present (rather than absent), and writing what works for the child Acknowledging that all children have strengths and abilities, and grow and develop from their strengths and abilities Factors that contribute to children’s growth, well-being, learning and development may include, but are not limited to: Individual characteristics (e.g. temperament, personality) Family (e.g. pertinent medical history, family background, home environment) Community Language and Culture While young children’s physical growth and development may be predictable, their other developmental needs may be less so. Child development theories provide foundational understanding, but in reality, the nature of development is largely determined by the above-mentioned factors, and that individual differences frequently exist and require teachers to be observant, thoughtful and responsive. Developing the Skill Category Holistically Skill Code ECC-DCH-3002-1.1 Sub-Skill Category Curriculum and Pedagogy (where applicable) Plan and Implement Developmentally Appropriate Teaching, Skill Learning and Care-giving Approaches Aligned to Curriculum Frameworks Skill Description The skill describes the ability to apply suitable strategies in the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate teaching, learning and care-giving practices to support the care and holistic development of
Learning to Learn It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work. N/A of Application (where applicable) It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated. Different aspects of children’s development must include, but are not limited to: Physical development Cognitive development Social-emotional development Strengths-based views on the differences between typical and atypical development and learning may include, but are not limited to: Understanding that children’s learning is dynamic, complex and holistic Understanding that children demonstrate their learning in different ways Starting with what is present (rather than absent), and writing what works for the child Acknowledging that all children have strengths and abilities, and grow and develop from their strengths and abilities Factors that contribute to children’s growth, well-being, learning and development may include, but are not limited to: Individual characteristics (e.g. temperament, personality) Family (e.g. pertinent medical history, family background, home environment) Community Language and Culture While young children’s physical growth and development may be predictable, their other developmental needs may be less so. Child development theories provide foundational understanding, but in reality, the nature of development is largely determined by the above-mentioned factors, and that individual differences frequently exist and require teachers to be observant, thoughtful and responsive. Skill Code ECC-DCH-3002-1.1 Skill Category Developing the Holistically Sub-Skill Category (where applicable) Curriculum and Pedagogy Skill Plan and Implement Developmentally Appropriate Teaching, Learning and Care-giving Approaches Aligned to Curriculum Frameworks Skill Description The skill describes the ability to apply suitable strategies in the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate teaching, learning and care-giving practices to support the care and holistic development of