Child & Adolescent Development (8-16 years) Level 2
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements are needed for this course.
Duration
8-week course with 2.5 contact hours per week.
Learning Outcomes
Expected learning outcomes for this course include:
Knowledge
• Describe and analyse developmental milestones in physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains from middle childhood through adolescence.
• Evaluate major developmental theories (e.g., Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg, Vygotsky, Bronfenbrenner) as they pertain to older children and adolescents.
• Identify key environmental and cultural factors (e.g., schooling, media, peer groups, family structure) that influence developmental trajectories.
• Understand the influence of sociocultural contexts (e.g., individualism vs. collectivism) on identity, education, and social expectations during adolescence.
• Evaluate the impact of physical changes (e.g., puberty) on psychological and social development.
Skills
• Examine the role of peer influence, identity formation, and self-concept in adolescent development.
• Distinguish between normative behaviors and developmental concerns typical of late childhood and adolescence.
• Analyze social and behavioral challenges common in this age group, including risk-taking, academic stress, and mental health concerns.
• Assess the importance of educational systems, extracurricular involvement, and community support in fostering positive youth development.
Competences
• Apply knowledge of development to real-world scenarios involving intervention, counseling, or support planning for children and adolescents.
Delivery Method
Online lessons
Certification/Award
A letter of attendance will be issued to learners who attend at least 80% of the course.
Progression to Further Education
After completing this course, learners might be interested in following the courses ‘Learning through Play (8 – 12 years)’, ‘Parental Skills – Middle & Preteen Years (8 – 12 Years)’, ‘Parental Skills – Adolescent Years (13 – 17 Years)’, and/or ‘Children’s Rights, Discrimination, and Inclusion MQF Level 2’.
Additional Note
NA
Language of Instruction
Bilingual