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SECD Self-Study Professional Development Modules

SSPD modules each provide one hour of professional development related to early child development. They work in conjunction with The Science of Early Child Development (SECD) which is available in some regions for free.

Index

Module 1: A Taste of SECD

Visit some samples of content from Science of Early Child Development (SECD) where you will be amazed by research into the development of young children and how it affects us all.

Module 2: A Touch of Humanity

Science shows us that the most valuable thing we can share with young children is ourselves.

Module 3: ​Investing in Quality ECE

Learn about the compelling case for investing in the early years.

Module 4: ​Playing with Language

See how the joy of language can support early development.

Module 5: ​Literacy learning begins at birth

How can we best support literacy development.

Module 6: ​Crying

Are there benefits to crying? Why do some babies cry so much?

Module 7: ​Math is everywhere

See how to bring math learning into the early years.

Module 8: The Abecedarian Approach

Get inspired by the Abecedarian Approach.

 

 

 

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