I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 12: Temperament in Early Childhood (legacy)

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.  This hour long class covers the following points:    Babies are born with different temperaments or ways they approach everyday events and challenges. Biology helps determine temperament, but environment and experiences also influence a child’s temperament and development.  Temperament consists of three dimensions: positive reactivity; negative reactivity; and attention, soothability, and regulation. Each dimension is a continuum, meaning a child can show more or less of a behavior.  You cannot change a child’s temperament, but you can adapt your behavior and environment to meet the child’s needs. This is creating goodness of fit between your expectations and a child’s temperament.

Target Audience

Caregiver

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Participation
    Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Course opens: 
03/07/2018
Course expires: 
07/13/2021

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Participation
    Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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