As a Manager, you have a unique opportunity to promote a positive sense of self in staff, children, and families. In this course you will learn how to create an environment that supports a healthy sense of self for staff, children, and families. You will also learn how culture and experiences shape staff members’ and families’ sense of self. Reflective supervision practices, self-care, and stress reduction will also be addressed.
Self & Cultural Understanding
Lessons
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1
A Sense of Self: An Introduction
In this course, you will learn about developing a sense of self. You will learn how in your role as manager through intentional policies and practices you promote the staff and the children’s sense of self.
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Promoting Children's Development of a Sense of Self and Self-Care
In this lesson, you will learn about how children develop a sense of self across age levels. The importance of providing accessible information to staff and families about intentional practices and environments that support the development of children’s positive self-concept is described. Self-care practices that reduce stress and promote self-esteem for adults and children are also included.
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Program Management Policies and Practices That Support Staff Members’ Competence and Self-Care Practices
In this lesson, you will learn about the importance of creating program policies, practices, and an overall climate that support staff members’ competence and self-care practices.
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