Course curriculum

  1. 01
    • Introduction

    • Course Objectives

    • YouTube Video From CNN: How baby brains develop

    • YouTube Video From KSPS Public TV: Born To Learn

    • Brain Development

    • Why should caregivers know about brain development?

    • How does the brain form “connections”?

    • YouTube Video From: Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University: Experiences Build Brain Architecture

    • Principles of Brain Development

    • Caring, Responsive Relationships

    • YouTube Video From Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University: Serve & Return Interaction Shapes Brain Circuitry

    • YouTube Video From Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University: 5 Steps for Brain-Building Serve and Return

    • Adverse Childhood Experiences

    • YouTube Video from Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University: Toxic Stress Derails Healthy Development

    • Course Summary

    • References

    • End of Course

    • Early Childhood Brain Development (Born To Learn) Quiz