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      The State University of New York

      Introduction to Early Childhood

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Special Education, Teaching, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Classroom Management, Behavior Management, Curriculum Development, Policy Development, Creativity, Data Collection, Communication

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      Utrecht University

      Understanding child development: from synapse to society

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Speech Language Pathology, Developmental Disabilities, Systems Thinking, Learning Theory, Research, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Biology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      What future for education?

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Teaching, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis

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      University of Colorado System

      School Health for Children and Adolescents

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Community Health, School Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Nutrition and Diet, School Counseling, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Care Management, Child Health, Patient Evaluation, Care Coordination, Disabilities, Medical Emergency, Behavioral Health

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      University of Glasgow

      Diversity and Inclusion in Education

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Special Education, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Communication Strategies, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Student Engagement, Working With Children, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Needs Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Behavior Management, Psychology

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      Yale University

      Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing

      Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Parent Communication, Mental Health, De-escalation Techniques, Family Therapy, Child Development

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Student Engagement, Social Sciences

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Mental Health Therapies, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Working With Children, Psychology, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Program Evaluation, School Psychology, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Teaching, Social Justice, Social Skills, Adult Education, Behavior Management, Advocacy, Higher Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Child Development, Empathy, Growth Mindedness

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Métodos de educación efectiva

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Mathematics Education, Human Development, Student Engagement, Human Learning, Parent Communication, Curriculum Development, Adult Education, Professional Development, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Working With Children, Policy Development

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular childhood education and development courses

    • Introduction to Early Childhood: The State University of New York
    • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
    • What future for education?: University of London
    • School Health for Children and Adolescents: University of Colorado System
    • Diversity and Inclusion in Education: University of Glasgow
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing: Yale University
    • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders: MedCerts

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