Course Guide

The following chart lists each lesson and all required and non-required activities and resources in this course. Use this as a guide, table of contents, or print it out and use as a checklist to manually keep track of progress through the course. Required activities are marked with a star and must be completed and reviewed by a trainer, coach or administrator. VLS Partner users will utilize the VLS learning management system to track progress towards course certification.

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Within the Infants & Toddlers Self & Cultural Understanding course you will learn about:

How a sense of self helps foster meaningful relationships and experiences for the infants and toddlers in your care
Your adult sense of self
Promoting a sense of self in the infant and toddler early care and learning setting
Respecting individual differences in infants and toddlers
Families’ important role in helping young children develop their sense of self

Course Outline

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Course Guide

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Lsn/Req	Title	Section
1	Sense Of Self: An Introduction
Required	Self-Reflection Activity	Explore
Not required	Building Positive Relationships	Apply
Not required	Expressing Warmth and Affection to Children	Apply
2	Promoting A Sense Of Self: Infants And Toddlers
Not required	Reflecting on Irreducible Needs of Young Children	Explore
Required	Promoting a Sense of Self: Scenarios	Apply
3	Promoting A Sense Of Self: The Environment
Not required	The Science and Psychology of Infant-Toddler Care: How an Understanding of Early Learning Has Transformed Child Care	Learn
Required	Self-Reflection: Environments	Explore
Not required	What is Self-Care?	Apply
Not required	Self-Care Assessment	Apply
4	Promoting A Sense Of Self: Experiences And Activities
Required	Easing the Separation Process for Infants, Toddlers, and Families	Explore
Not required	CDA Self Concept Activity Plan	Explore
Not required	Stress Management Resources	Apply
Not required	The Power of "No"	Apply

*	Assessments & Tools
	Competency Reflection
	Crosswalk