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Transitioning Three Raptors to an Operant Conditioning Program |
1.00 |
This presentation will address how the application of Operant Conditioning techniques were applied to training 3 free lofted raptors for Education programs in our Wildlife Education Division (WLE) at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Raptors previously utilized for the WLE division have been traditionally handled and crated for travel without the use of operant conditioning and positive reinforcement. We will demonstrate the benefits of pro-active behavioral management through the application of food and weight management techniques and the use of positive reinforcement from the trainers. Additionally we will discuss how a reinforcing environment without the rehearsal of avoidance behavior or aggression leads to future success and positive relationships. |
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Trauma and Its Impact on Education |
1.50 |
Any professional employed in a school must understand the adverse experiences that students have can directly impact their experience in the classroom. This course dives into the definition of trauma, the impact of trauma on the brain, and how trauma can manifest in the classroom. It is important to know how to help students who have experienced trauma in their lives. This course will also touch on the importance of self-care for professionals who work with students who have experienced trauma. This course will help you develop new knowledge about students and help you understand your role as an educational professional.
Trauma and Its Impact on Education is the first course in a series of two trauma courses. After this course, be sure to check out Trauma-Informed Practices. |
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Trauma-Informed Practices |
1.00 |
This course contains an overview of trauma: what it is, how to manage it, and what it looks like for students; a list of trauma-informed practices; and ways to ensure that you are implementing data-driven trauma-informed practices.
Trauma-Informed Practices is just one out of two courses in our trauma series. Be sure to check out the other course, Trauma and Its Impact on Education. |
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Trust-Based Animal Training - Elephants |
2.00 |
Managing elephants with a trust-based system in a way that helps to protect animal care staff from injury is the trend among accredited zoological organizations. This program offers the experience and expertise of San Diego Zoo Global animal behavior experts who have used this method for more than a decade to work with elephants during a variety of situations including new arrivals, reproduction, birth, and medical procedures. You will learn the basics of operant conditioning and how this is applied to elephant management with positive reinforcement techniques. Facility needs, management, and animal training are also addressed. |
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Una mirada crítica a los espacios de cuuidado infantil (CDA 1) (Spanish) A Critical Look at Family Child Care Spaces (CDA 1) |
2.00 |
Explore algunos elementos clave a considerar en la disposición del espacio de cuidado infantil que incluyen tipos de espacios y sus usos y la disposición de áreas de actividades en una sala para cumplir con los objetivos de su programa.
Explore some key elements to consider in child care space arrangement that include types of spaces and their uses and arranging activity areas in a room to meet the goals of your program. |
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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) (CDA 3) |
2.00 |
Children who are exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) face an increased risk for social-emotional, physical, and mental health issues. ACEs include abuse, neglect, parental separation or divorce, and other traumatic experiences before the age of eighteen. This course explores the awareness of trauma in young children and families and discusses the role of the early care and education professional in nurturing resilience. This course will help you to better understand ACEs and trauma. |
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Understanding and Combating Educator Burnout |
1.00 |
This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and strategies necessary for understanding and overcoming the complexities of burnout. It is just one out of many educational professional courses we offer. By exploring practical strategies, you will gain insights into building resilience and cultivating a sustainable, fulfilling career in education. As educators thrive in their careers, they, in turn, become better equipped to support students, creating a positive ripple effect within the educational community. |
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Understanding Autism in Your Community |
1.00 |
This course is designed to educate communities on how they can work together to be more inclusive and accepting of people with autism. It will give you an overview of the struggles people with autism face and some ways in which communities can make themselves more accessible and autism-friendly. |
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Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy |
1.00 |
This course covers the fundamental principles of cognitive behavioral therapy. It explores how educators can apply them to assist students with cognitive distortions or specific disorders that may affect them. It is just one out of many educational professional courses we offer. This course will help you develop new knowledge about students and will give you specific resources to help you in the classroom.
Please note, educators are not trained psychologists. This course is meant to serve as an introduction to cognitive behavioral therapy concepts so they understand what resources are available to their students. For true cognitive behavioral therapy, students should consult a registered psychologist. |
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Understanding Learning Theories (CDA 8) |
2.00 |
This course dives into the fascinating world of learning theories, empowering you to select activities, courses, and materials that ignite young minds. Explore key concepts that guide your choices, ensuring an age-appropriate and individualized learning experience for every child. Watch their potential blossom as you translate theory into practice, fostering a classroom environment that fuels curiosity and cultivates lifelong learners. |
