Teaching Social-Emotional Skills (Preschool)

Module 3 | Pyramid Model for Preschool Classrooms

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Promoting social-emotional development is core to the Pyramid Model. This module provides training on the practices for teaching friendship skills, emotional literacy, self-regulation, and problem-solving.

This course costs $62 per participant.

PREREQUISITES: 

There are no prerequisites required for completing this course.

HOURS BREAKDOWN:

0.6 IACET CEUs or 6 Core of Knowledge Hours: Curriculum- 6

COURSE LOGISTICS, MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT:

This course is offered in-person and virtually. 

• Virtual: A laptop, computer or tablet that includes a functional camera, microphone and headphones/speaker is required in order to complete this course virtually. A phone device is not acceptable. A Powerpoint Handout will be provided to each participant via email prior to their scheduled course.

• In-Person: A Powerpoint Handout will be provided to each registered participant. Participants should bring a pen or pencil for note taking. 

The Instructor will utilize Powerpoint slides and speech to present the content material. A variety of videos, charts and tables may be utilized to demonstrate content ideas and concepts. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:

Participants will:

• Understand the importance of teaching social-emotional skills to young children;

• Receive information on how to use culturally responsive practices and including families when teaching social-emotional skills to young children;

• Identify and know how to teach the social-emotional skills that are taught in a Pyramid Model classroom—Friendship Skills, Emotional Literacy, Self-Regulation, and Problem-Solving Skills;

• Gain an understanding of the Stages of Learning and how they relate to teaching new skills to young children.



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LEARNER ASSESSMENT METHOD:

Participants' knowledge will be assessed through a Post-Assessment via Google Form and the Google Form link will be provided to each participant immediately following a course. The assessment will include multiple choice and/or matching questions to test comprehension. Upon successful completion and receiving a 75% or higher, participants will receive their certificate by email. 

CRITERIA FOR EARNING CREDIT HOURS:

Participants will be awarded their certificates when the following has been met:

• Course has been paid in full.

• Participants have attended the course from beginning to end.

• Participants have completed the Post-Assessment, scoring a 75% or higher.