Welcome to FIPP's Web-Based Learning Modules.
The FIPP Center for Professional Development (CPD) provides workshops (onsite and web-based), practicum experiences, coaching, and other learning supports for early childhood professionals and family members as part of the FIPP vision of demonstrating excellence and shaping the future of early childhood and family support practices.
The learning module topics are designed to support FIPP's Integrated Framework.
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Learning Module Topics
- Introduction to Coaching in Natural Learning Environments
- Children and Marital Conflict
- Introduction to Primary Coach Teaming Practices
- Carefree Kids
- The Use of Coaching by Registered Nurses as a Practice Method for Supporting Patients and Families
Introduction to Coaching in Natural Learning Environments
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Access will be provided free of charge. |
AUTHOR:
Laura Hansen, M.S., PT
DESCRIPTION:
Have you heard about coaching in early childhood but wonder what it really looks like? Do you want to know more about the characteristics of coaching, who can coach, or what special training might be involved? Then this learning module is for you.
LENGTH:
This module takes about 45 minutes to complete.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
The target audience for this modules is professionals who work in the field of early intervention or early childhood learning.
OUTCOMES:
- Be able to describe the goals of coaching as an adult learning strategy
- Have reviewed evidence for coaching
- Understand the role of coaching as a practice for working with parents, childcare providers and colleagues
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
- High speed internet connection
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download)
- Audio/Video capabilities
Children and Marital Conflict
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Access will be provided free of charge. |
AUTHOR:
Brad Faircloth, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:
Do you want to know more about conflict between parents and how it affects children? This learning module describes the consequences of both constructive and destructive forms of marital conflict on children's adjustment and well being. Additionally, some recommendations are given for parents about how to handle conflict more constructively.
LENGTH:
This module takes about 45 minutes to complete.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
The target audience for this module is professionals who work in the field of early intervention or early childhood learning.
OUTCOMES:
- Define marital conflict as identified by psychological literature
- Distinguish between instances of constructive and destructive conflict behaviors
- Understand the effects of both types of conflict behaviors on children
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
- High speed internet connection
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download)
- Audio/Video capabilities
Introduction to Primary Coach Teaming Practices
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Access will be provided free of charge. |
AUTHOR:
Laura Hansen, M.S., PT
Dathan Rush, Ed.D
DESCRIPTION:
Are you seeking an effective and efficient means for teaming and supporting families of young children with disabilities? Do you need basic information about a team-based approach for use in early intervention? This module introduces an approach for interaction among early childhood intervention practitioners and families called the Primary Coach Approach to Teaming.
LENGTH:
This module takes about 45 minutes to complete.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
The target audience for this module is early intervention providers, service coordinators, managers, program administrators, parents, speech language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, early childhood teachers, special education teachers, psychologists, and others working in early childhood intervention.
OUTCOMES:
- Describe the goals of using primary coach teaming practices.
- Appraise the role of teaming to support primary coaches working with families.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
- High speed internet connection
- Audio
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download)
Carefree Kids
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Access will be provided free of charge. |
AUTHOR:
Lisa Johnston, SLP and Laura Hansen, PT
DESCRIPTION:
Do you want to know more about helping parents and other caregivers to promote speech development in everyday activities? This module describes natural learning environment practices that speech language pathologists can use to support children with delays or disabilities affecting expressive language
LENGTH:
This module takes about 45 minutes to complete.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
The target audience for this modules is professionals who work in the field of early intervention or early childhood learning.
OUTCOMES:
- Understand the conceptual framework of natural learning environment practices.
- Observe and analyze communication supports provided in natural learning environments.
- Self-evaluate work with families based on the module content.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
- High speed internet connection
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download)
- Audio/Video capabilities
The Use of Coaching by Registered Nurses as a Practice Method for Supporting Patients and Families
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Access will be provided free of charge. |
AUTHOR:
Elizabeth Hudson, R.N., B.S.N.
DESCRIPTION:
Visualize yourself working as a nurse in a doctor's office and in walks Mr. Miller. He has been in the office multiple times in the last few months with the same issue - high blood sugar. You have told him on numerous occasions to diet and exercise and the doctor has even prescribed medication, but Mr. Miller has not complied. What are you to do? How can you effectively support Mr. Miller around his diabetes?
If you have ever been in a situation like this, then "coaching" may be your answer. The Use of Coaching by Registered Nurses as a Practice Method for Supporting Patients and Families is a learning module designed to introduce you to a new nursing paradigm or model for effectively supporting your patients.
LENGTH:
This module takes about 30-60 minutes to complete.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
The target audience for this module is registered nurses working in all settings.
OUTCOMES:
- Define coaching and describe the purpose and goals
- Identify key characteristics of adult learners and of coaching
- Examine a case scenario where coaching is used by a Registered Nurse
- Develop a plan to implement coaching in your own practice
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
- High speed internet connection
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download)
- Audio/Video capabilities
