Course Description

This learning module looks at the area of emotional literacy and emotion regulation, including the impact of strong emotions, and how young children can learn to express emotions in adaptive ways. The crucial role of a sensitive and responsive adult will be highlighted, especially for children dealing with complex or adverse situations.

EYPDC Program Development and Early Years Consultant Jan Blaxall, MASc (Psych), RECE, AECEO.C

Jan has 30 years of teaching Early Childhood Education courses at Fanshawe College, London, Ontario and Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario. Jan has co-authored an ECE textbook, Children at the Centre: Principles of Early Childhood Education in Canada and is a regular contributor to the Canadian Child Care Federation's Journal, Interaction. She is on the editorial board of IDEAS - Emotional Well-being in Child Care. Jan served as a member of Ontario's Expert Panel on an Early Learning Framework, for Ontario's Ministry of Children and Youth Services. She works with the Psychology Foundation of Canada, promoting children's emotional wellness.

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

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    2. Early Biological Regulation

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    3. The Arousal Continuum

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    4. Hypo and Hyper-Arousal

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    5. Differing Sensitivities

    6. Dealing with Biological Stressors

    7. Influences of Temperament

    8. Reflection: Personal Temperament Traits

    9. Differences in Temperament – Why do they Matter?

    10. Children with High Sensitivity

    11. Educators Can Support Biological Self-Regulation

    12. On An Individual Level

    13. Reflection

    14. Physical Activity

    15. Self-Regulation and Children with Special Needs

    16. Transforming A Tiny Terror

    17. Conclusion

    1. Self Assessment

    2. Course Summary

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    1. References

About this course

  • $20.00
  • 20 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content