Child Development
5N1764

Child Development Course 

 

The purpose of the Child Development course is to equip you with the knowledge, skill and competence relevant to the theory and practice of child development and learning within early childhood care and education settings (ECCE).

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the holistic development of the child to include physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional, moral, spiritual, creative and cultural development
  • Describe a range of theories of child development and learning to include Piaget, Chomsky, Erikson, Bowlby, Ainsworth, Pavlov, Skinner
  • Describe the influence of family, social, cultural and environmental factors on child development and learning
  • Identify the benefits of play to the child’s holistic development and learning mindful of diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity
  • Describe the contribution of the practitioner/parent/guardian to the development and learning of children in the home and in the ECCE setting
  • Apply theoretical principles of child development in the ECCE setting
  • Document children’s developmental progress against normative milestones of development
  • Carry out observations in support of programme planning for individual children and groups
  • Recommend suitable play activities to promote holistic development and learning
  • Evaluate own role and practice in supporting the development and learning of the child

Assessment Method

  • Assignment 30%
  • Portfolio/Collection of Work 40%
  • Examination – Theory 30%
Child Development course

Total price is €295

  • or easy pay instalments available
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