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Module III: Sessions

	::	Orientation for New Participants An introduction to PITC Trainer Institutes for all first-time participants. The video In Our Hands is presented and discussed by Dr. J. Ronald Lally. more >>
	::	Introduction to Module III: Facilitating Learning and Development with Infants This session begins Module III by focusing on the critical issues of brain development and identity formation. Participants view the video In Our Hands, which both sounds the alarm with respect to the poor quality of most infant/toddler care in the U.S. and delineates four indispensable elements of care that support, rather than place at risk, infants and families served: (1) Close Caring Relationships, (2) Health and Safety, (3) Connections to Family and Culture, and (4) Responsive, Knowledgeable Caregivers. more >>
	::	Brain Development in Infancy and How to Facilitate It This session presents information about the basic physiology of the brain followed by key findings from recent brain development research. Emphasis is placed on those findings that are most relevant to the care of infants in groups. These include: the effect of stress on early brain development; the importance of appropriate stimulation; the role of nurturing, responsive care in optimal development; and the potential long-term consequences to the child of inappropriate, neglectful, or unresponsive care. more >>
	::	Discoveries of Infancy Participants view the video "Discoveries of Infancy: Cognitive Development and Learning" one segment at a time. Each segment deals with one of the 'discoveries' identified by Jean Piaget, illustrated by scenes of infants and caregivers. Segments are interspersed with lecture, discussion, and active learning experiences to deepen participants' understanding of the material. more >>
	::	Special Needs This session provides trainers with information and techniques they can use to help caregivers to be more comfortable, knowledgeable, and open to working with children with special needs. Participants examine their own attitudes toward inclusion and disabilities through engaging reflective activities, learn how to adapt toys and materials so that children with disabilities can use them, and participate in a group activity of simulating exclusion to experience of either being excluded or excluding others. more >>
	::	Language Development, Communication and Culture In this workshop, participants acquire knowledge and training to enhance the development of language and communication skills in very young children. Infants are born with the innate capacity to learn language and come to infant care with both that innate capacity and the indispensable social context of family and culture through which they learn to communicate both verbally and non-verbally. more >>
	::	Developing Your Plan for Training In addition to the major content sessions, each module training institute concludes with a session focusing on issues of adult learning. During this session, participants are encouraged to raise issues that they anticipate facing as they take the information and materials out into the field to train. Time is allotted for participants to work in small groups to begin creating lesson plans for their certification papers and for their use in training caregivers. more >>
	::	PITC Certification Paper Guidelines, Academic Units & CDA Information This optional session is offered once for each dual-module training. The format is an informal group discussion with the faculty members about a range of topics related to certification papers and college credit. more >>

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