ECE 117: Learnscaping – Creating Appropriate Environments for Preschoolers (1 hour)

This one hour training module is intended to help professionals engage children in meaningful play experiences. This course will offer evidence-based information and short vignettes to demonstrate intentional teaching strategies when engaging young children in play.

Core Content: Learning environment and curriculum (Level 1)
CDA Subject Area: Planning a safe and healthy learning environment

One credit hour, upon successful completion of course a certificate will be available. Your ECE-TRIS training record will be updated within 10 working days of completion.

ECE 118: Learnscaping – Creating Appropriate Environments for School Agers (1 hour)

In this course, you will encounter the following types of activities

  • ? Check Your Knowledge: A graded quiz to check your understanding of the topic(s) covered. Check Your Knowledge quizzes are complete when 80% of the questions are answered correctly. You may take the Check Your Knowledge quizzes multiple times until 80% is achieved.
  • ? Embedded Videos: Throughout the course there are videos from various YouTube channels. These videos must be viewed in its entirety before moving on. If you encounter a problem with a video please email patti.naber@uky.edu and include the name of the video or topic you are having trouble with.

ECE 160: Low Tech Solutions for Using Video and Talking Photos to Build Staff Competency (3 hours)

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Description/Outcomes: 

In this three-hour online training, administrators will learn how to create video clips and talking pictures that can be used to: 1) demonstrate best practices; 2) strengthen effectiveness of classroom observation and staff coaching; and 3) expand opportunities to document children’s learning and share with families.

Hours: 3, approved for early care and education, child care licensing renewal

Target Audience: Early Care and Education Directors

Content developed by: Nicki Patton, Early Childhood Consultant and Patti Singleton, Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky

Sponsored by: Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Child Care

Throughout this course, we have included are links and videos. If you run into any broken links, feel free to contact us using the button at the bottom of every page.