Walden University Competency Description CD002 1/2/2017 Page 1 Master’s in Early Childhood Studies Competency-Based Learning CD002: Knowledge of the Child Development Continuum Apply knowledge of the child development continuum to support child development and learning. Prerequisites: There is no prerequisite for this Competency. Assessment Type: Short-Answer Response Competency Description: A child’s development during early years sets the foundation for his or her success through adulthood. For early childhood professionals, a deep understanding of the child development continuum is the foundation of the profession. Once you have a strong foundational knowledge of the child development continuum, you can use this knowledge to support children’s development and learning. This short-answer response Assessment will evaluate your knowledge of the child development continuum. Knowledge of this continuum will help you make informed decisions that can positively impact young children’s development and learning. You will answer questions about developmental and learning expectations for children from prenatal to those in primary grades. You will also answer questions about how the domains of child development are integrated. Assessment submission length: 8 short-answer items; 3-4 pages Sub-Competencies: o Explain developmental expectations and relevant influences within the domains of child development for children prenatal to birth. o Explain developmental and learning expectations and relevant influences within the domains of child development for infants and toddlers. o Explain developmental and learning expectations and relevant influences within the domains of child development for preschoolers. o Explain developmental and learning expectations and relevant influences within the domains of child development for children in primary grades. o Describe how the domains of child development are integrated. Walden University Competency Description CD002 1/2/2017 Page 2 CD002 Knowledge of the Child Development Continuum Short-Answer Response Assessment Submission FormContact Information Please provide your contact information and date of submission below. Your Name: First and Last Your Email address: Your e-mail here Date: Click here to enter a dateInstructions This Competency includes aShort-AnswerResponse Assessment. Writeyour response to each prompt below—in the space provided. Beneath the prompts is the Rubric, which will be used by the Competency Assessor to evaluate your responses. Carefully review the Rubric rows associated with each prompt to provide a complete response. When writingyour response, begin typing where it reads “Enter Your Response Here.” Write as much as needed to satisfy the requirements of the prompt (as defined in the Rubric). Be sure to support your response ...