{"id":2605,"date":"2025-05-21T21:14:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T21:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.scienceofecd.com\/transcript\/?page_id=2605"},"modified":"2025-08-26T01:41:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T01:41:51","slug":"tip-sheet-integrating-secd-content-into-early-years-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/content.scienceofecd.com\/transcript\/tip-sheet-integrating-secd-content-into-early-years-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Tip Sheet – Integrating SECD content into early childhood education and early years courses\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Integrating SECD content into early childhood education (ECE) and early years courses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SECD Content Suggestions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The following tables provide suggestions for SECD content in early years courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each table refers to modules in the North American and Introductory editions as well as the Child Development Primer of SECD. Links to the North American Edition and Child Development Primer are provided in each chart. Differences in the Introductory Ed. are indicated with an * when the module does not exist or an explanation in the brackets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SECD\u2019s search function may also be helpful when choosing SECD content to support the learning objectives of a course or program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infant Development <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SECD Module<\/strong> <\/td>Section \/ Pages<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Brain Development <\/td>The full module is relevant for infant development courses<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Coping and Competence<\/td>Overview section (1., 1.1 and 1.2)<\/a>
2.1 Early regulatory systems<\/a>
2.2 Family relationships<\/a>
3. Supports for coping and competence<\/a>
3.1 Understanding feelings and behaviour<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Communicating and Learning <\/td>1. Communicating and learning in early childhood<\/a> 
1.1 Acquiring language<\/a> 
2.1 Early language development<\/a> 
2.2 Bilingualism and multilingualism*<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Child Development Primer <\/td>Focus on early child development<\/a>\u00a0
Perspectives on development<\/a>
Patterns of development<\/a>\u00a0
Observing young children<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
List of modules and sections that support infant development.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Preschool Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SECD Module<\/strong><\/td>Section \/ Pages<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Coping and Competence<\/td>Overview section (1., 1.1 and 1.2)<\/a> 
2.3 Emotional learning<\/a> 
2.4 Executive function*<\/a> 
2.5 Adversity and resilience<\/a> 
2.6 Play, coping and competence*<\/a>
3.1 Understanding feelings and behaviour<\/a>
3.2 Getting along with others<\/a>
3.3 Valuing play<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Communicating and Learning<\/td>1.2 Thinking and learning<\/a> 
2.3 Literacy<\/a> (and p. 2.2 Introductory Ed.) 
2.4 Early mathematics<\/a> (and p. 2.3 Introductory Ed.) 
2.5 How children learn*<\/a> 
Links to practice section<\/a> (3., 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3<\/a>) <\/td><\/tr>
The Ecology of Childhood<\/td>The full module<\/a> is relevant for preschool development courses<\/td><\/tr>
Child Development Primer<\/td>Focus on early child development<\/a>
Perspectives on development<\/a>
Patterns of development<\/a>\u00a0
Observing young children<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
List of modules and sections that support preschool development.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Human Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SECD Module<\/strong> <\/td>Section \/ Pages<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Brain Development<\/td>Overview section (1., 1.1 and 1.2)<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
The Ecology of Childhood <\/td>The full module<\/a> is relevant for human development courses<\/td><\/tr>
Developmental Health <\/td>Overview section (1., 1.1 and 1.2)<\/a> 
2. Developmental health research<\/a> 
2.1 Social determinants of health, learning and behaviour<\/a> 
2.2 The socio-economic impact of early childhood education and care<\/a> (and p. 2.3 The economic impact in the Introductory Ed.) <\/td><\/tr>
Child Development Primer <\/td>Focus on child development<\/a>
Perspectives on development<\/a>
Patterns of development<\/a>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
List of modules and sections that support human development.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cognitive and Language Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SECD Module<\/strong> <\/td>Section \/ Pages<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Brain Development <\/td>1.2 Experience-based brain development<\/a> 
2.4 Memory<\/a> <\/strong>(and p. 2.3 Introductory Ed.) <\/td><\/tr>
Communicating and Learning<\/td>The full module<\/a> is relevant for courses on cognitive and language development<\/td><\/tr>
Developmental Health<\/td>2.2 The socio-economic impact of early childhood education and care<\/a> (and p. 2.3 The economic impact in the Introductory Ed.) <\/td><\/tr>
Child Development Primer <\/td>Focus on child development<\/a>
Perspectives on development<\/a>
Patterns of development<\/a>\u00a0
Observing young children<\/a><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
List of modules and sections that support cognitive and language development.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Social and Emotional Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SECD Module<\/strong> <\/td>Section \/ Pages<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Brain Development <\/td>1.2 Experience-based brain development<\/a> 
2.2 Nurturing<\/a> (and p. 2.1 Introductory Ed.) 
3. Practices for healthy brain development <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Coping and Competence <\/td>The full module<\/a> is relevant for courses on social emotional development <\/td><\/tr>
Child Development Primer <\/td>Focus on early child development<\/a>
Perspectives on development<\/a>
Patterns of development<\/a>\u00a0
Observing young children<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
List of modules and sections that support social and emotional development.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Observation and Communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SECD Module<\/strong> <\/td>Section \/ Pages<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Brain Development<\/td>3.2 Observing children\u2019s development<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Communication and Learning <\/td>2.5 How children learn*<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Developmental Health <\/td>2.3 Monitoring early child development*<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Child Development Primer <\/td>Focus on early child development<\/a>
Perspectives on development<\/a>
Patterns of development<\/a>\u00a0
Observing young children<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
List of modules and sections that support observation and communication.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Health and Well-being<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SECD Module<\/strong><\/td>Section \/ Pages<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Brain Development<\/td>Links to practice section (3., 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3)<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Coping and Competence <\/td>1. Coping and competence<\/a> 
1.1 Self-regulation<\/a>
2.5 Adversity and resilience*<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
The Ecology of Childhood <\/td>Overview section (1., 1.1 and 1.2)<\/a> 
3. Strengthening environments for children<\/a> 
3.1 Sustaining home life<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Developmental Health<\/td>Overview section (1., 1.1 and 1.2)<\/a>  
2. Developmental health research<\/a> 
2.1 Social determinants of health, learning and behaviour<\/a> 
3.2 Shaping public policies<\/a> 
3.3 A global agenda<\/a> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
List of modules and sections that support health and well-being.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Learning Environments and Curriculum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SECD Module<\/strong><\/td>Section \/ Pages<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Coping and Competence <\/td>3.2 Getting along with others<\/a> 
3.3 Valuing play<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Communicating and Learning <\/td>1.2 Thinking and learning<\/a> 
2.3 Literacy<\/a> (and p. 2.2 Introductory Ed.) 
2.4 Early mathematics<\/a> (and p. 2.3 Introductory Ed.) 
2.5 How children learn*<\/a> 
Links to practice section (3., 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3)<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
The Ecology of Childhood<\/td>2.2 Early child development programs<\/a>  
2.3 Integrating environments for children and families<\/a>  
2.5 Cultural context*<\/a> 
3.2 Strengthening early child development programs<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Child Development Primer <\/td>Understanding play<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
List of modules and sections that support learning environments and curriculum.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Guiding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SECD Module<\/strong><\/td>Section \/ Pages<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Brain Development<\/td>3.3 Caring through everyday experiences<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Coping and Competence <\/td>The full module<\/a> is relevant for courses on social emotional development <\/td><\/tr>
Communicating and Learning<\/td>1.2 Thinking and learning<\/a>
3.1 Guiding and teaching<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Child Development Primer <\/td>Positive Guidance<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
List of modules and sections that support guiding.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Families and Communities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SECD Module<\/strong><\/td>Section \/ Pages<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Coping and Competence <\/td>2.2 Family relationships<\/a>  
2.5 Adversity and resilience*<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
The Ecology of Childhood <\/td>Overview section (1., 1.1 and 1.2)<\/a> 
2. Ecology of childhood research<\/a>
2.1 Families<\/a> 
2.4 Neighbourhoods and communities*<\/a> 
3.1 Sustaining home life<\/a> 
3.3 Creating child and family friendly communities<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Developmental Health <\/td>Links to practice section (3., 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3)<\/a> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
List of modules and sections that support families and communities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Advocacy, Policy and Legislation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SECD Module<\/strong><\/td>Section \/ Pages<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Communicating and Learning <\/td>3.3 Creating curriculum<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
The Ecology of Childhood <\/td>1.2 Children\u2019s rights<\/a> 
2.4 Neighbourhoods and communities*<\/a> 
Links to practice section (3., 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3)<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Developmental Health<\/td>The full module<\/a> is relevant for advocacy and public policy courses <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
List of modules and sections that support advocacy, policy and legislation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Research Methods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SECD Module<\/strong> <\/td>Section \/ Pages<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Brain Development <\/td>2. Early brain development research <\/a>
2.2 Nurturing<\/a> (and 2.1 in the Introductory Ed.) 
2.3 Stress<\/a> (and 2.2 in the Introductory Ed.) 
2.4 Memory<\/a> (and 2.3 in the Introductory Ed.) <\/td><\/tr>
The Ecology of Childhood<\/td>2. Ecology of childhood research<\/a>  
2.1 Families<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Developmental Health<\/td>2. Developmental health research<\/a> 
2.3 Monitoring early child development*<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Child Development Primer<\/td>Perspectives on development<\/a><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
List of modules and sections that support research methods.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The ECE Profession and Professionalism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SECD Module<\/strong> <\/td>Section \/ Pages<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Communicating and Learning <\/td>3.3 Creating curriculum<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
The Ecology of Childhood <\/td>2.2 Early child development programs<\/a> (and 2.3 in the Introductory Ed.) 
2.3 Integrating environments for children and families*<\/a> 
2.5 Cultural context*<\/a> 
3.2 Strengthening early childhood education programs<\/a> <\/td><\/tr>
Developmental Health <\/td>2.4 Scaling early child development programs*<\/a> 
3.1 Advocating for early child development<\/a> 
3.2 Shaping public policies<\/a> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
List of modules and sections that support the ECE profession and professionalism. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Page is not available in the Introductory Edition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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