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    Early childhood education courses can help you learn how to support the learning, development, and well-being of young children through age-appropriate teaching practices.

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, School Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Teaching, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Childhood Education and Development, Advocacy, Higher Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Curriculum Planning, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Empathy, Growth Mindedness

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      School Health for Children and Adolescents

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Community Health, School Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Case Studies, Student Support and Services, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Parent Communication, Care Management, Communication Disorders, Neurology, Child Health, Behavioral Health

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses

      Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Teaching, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Teamwork, Blended Learning, Drive Engagement, Classroom Management, Mathematics Education, Learning Management Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Technology Solutions

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Classroom Management, Teaching, Adaptability, Education and Training, Working With Children, Instructional Strategies, Adult Education, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Collaboration, Curriculum Development, Planning

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Needs Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Behavior Management

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      343 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Blended Learning, Human Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Curriculum Development, Visionary, Student Engagement, Adaptability, Collaboration

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cambridge

      Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Teaching, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Human Development, Differentiated Instruction, Neurology, Diversity Awareness, Psychology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Diversity and Inclusion in Education

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Special Education, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      364 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Demography, Child Development, Human Learning, Language Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Natural Language Processing, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Vocabulary, Research

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      What future for education?

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Teaching, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Learning Strategies, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      875 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Social Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

      Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular early childhood education courses

    • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • School Health for Children and Adolescents: University of Colorado System
    • Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses: Johns Hopkins University
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Learning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers: University of Cambridge
    • Diversity and Inclusion in Education: University of Glasgow
    • Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • What future for education?: University of London

    Why Learn Early Childhood Education?

    Early childhood education focuses on the foundational years of a child's life, shaping their cognitive, emotional, and social development. It combines child psychology, curriculum planning, and classroom management to create supportive learning environments. Learning early childhood education can help you nurture young learners and prepare for meaningful roles in teaching, caregiving, and educational leadership.

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