Child Development (0-7 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 key developmental milestones in physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains from infancy through early childhood, and differentiate between behaviours that reflect typical development and those that may indicate developmental concerns.
•  Identify and compare major theoretical perspectives on early childhood development, including the contributions from Freud, Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky and Bronfenbrenner, highlighting the strengths and limitations of each theory.
•  Explain prenatal development and early infancy, with focus on potential risk and protective factors that can influence a child’s developmental outcomes.
•  Recognize the importance of early attachment relationships and their lasting impact on a child’s social-emotional development and behaviour throughout life.
•  Identify cultural differences in child-rearing practices and developmental expectations, and evaluate their effects on development during early childhood.

Skills
•  Differentiate between typical and atypical development in the early years, identifying early markers of developmental differences and delays.
•  Analyse the impact of family, culture, and environment on early childhood development, including the influence of parenting styles and socio-economic factors such as the role of attachment, individualism-collectivism, identity formation, education, parenting styles, health and wellness.
•  Apply knowledge of developmental stages to assess behaviour and developmental needs in early childhood settings.
•  Illustrate the interplay of physical, cognitive, and emotional domains in tasks such as language acquisition, early learning, and play-based socialization.

Competences
•  Demonstrate awareness of early intervention strategies and support systems for children with developmental differences.
•  Apply knowledge of developmental stages to assess behaviour and developmental needs in early childhood settings.
•  Analyse the impact of family, culture, and environment on early childhood development, including the influence of parenting styles and socio-economic factors.

Delivery Method

Online

Certification/Award

A letter of attendance will be issued to learners who attend at least 80% of the course.

Additional Note

NA

Language of Instruction

Bilingual