Child Development - level 6

Course details

Learning Outcomes

•  Critically reflect on child development theories and their application on ECCE practice
•  Explore the effects of a range of genetic, social, cultural and environmental factors on the holistic development of the child
•  Research a range of theoretical perspectives in the field of behaviour management in support of the holistic development of the child
•  Select from a range of specialised skills to meet the needs of parents, children, colleagues and other stakeholders in an ECCE setting in the context of legislation and national practice guidelines.
•  Organise a variety of detailed observations in support of programme planning for inpidual and groups of children using a range of tools.
•  Evaluate personal and team practice in meeting child development needs in an ECCE setting.
•  Identify personal learning goals and assist others in identifying learning and personal development goals.

Assessment:

Project 60%, Examination (Theory) 40%