This module focuses on understanding social-emotional development and the importance of relationships. Explore how social-emotional skills develop and strategies to support its growth. This module introduces evidence-based practices for use with infants and toddlers suggested by the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for of Early Learning (CSEFEL). (2 hours)
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Objectives
- Define social-emotional development and describe how it unfolds in the context of caregiving relationships.
- Describe how very young children's behavior and communication is meaningful.
- Use a variety of strategies, including self-reflection and observation, to increase capacity to support social-emotional development by forming positive relationships with infants, toddlers and their families.
