Child Psychology Level 1

Course details

Child Psychology Level 1
Study the basics of Child Psychology with this endorsed, gradually building the skills and knowledge required to build a career in a childcare environment. Explore the early psychological development of children, learning how various factors and exposures can have a powerful impact on the rest of their life. Study in your own time and at your own pace, with no deadlines or time restrictions to worry about. Take that first important step towards the career you know you’re capable of right now!
Child Psychology - Learning Outcomes
On completion of Child Psychology Level 1, the learner will be able to;
Understand What is child psychology
Explain the differences between child growth and development
Investigate Bowlby’s Attachment Theory
Discuss Harlow’s Studies of Monkeys and Attachments,
Investigate Spitz’ Studies of Children in Institutions and a series of internal working models.
Explore effects and consequences of attachment breakdowns.
Discuss how and why a variety of influences and pressures can affect a child’s developmental progress.
Explore a series of external factors that influence the social and emotional development of children
Discuss a variety of environmental factors that can influence character and personality development.
Discuss a variety of common communication and learning difficulties, along with their respective causes, effects and potential remedies.
Investigate the key moral growth stages of children, how moral reasoning develops from pre-school to adulthood
Child Psychology - Course Syllabus
This Child Psychology Level 1 consists of the following units:
Unit 1- Introduction to Child Psychology
This module covers the following topics:
Scope of Child Development
Development and Growth
Stages of Development
Areas of Development
Interrelationship Among Various Areas of Development
Plus more
Unit 2-The Formation of Attachments
This module covers the following topics:
What is Attachment?
The Components of Attachment
Bowlby’s Attachment Theory
Evolutionary Theory
Maternal Deprivation Hypothesis
Typical Attachments
Plus more
Unit 3-Consequences of Attachment Breakdowns
This module covers the following topics:
Infancy/Early Childhood
Adolescence/Late Childhood
Factors Affecting Children’s Adjustment
Predisposing Factors
Maintaining Factors
Protective Factors
The Effects of Foster Care
Plus more
Child Psychology - Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self paced, no fixed schedules
Available to students anywhere in the world
24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials.
Child Psychology - Course Material
All course materials are included in the Child Psychology course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.
Our distance learning Child Psychology course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:
Online course materials
Question papers
Additional Supporting Material
Useful Links
Child Psychology - Course assessment
You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.
Tutor Support
When you enrol on a course with Brentwood Open Learning College you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress. Updated on 20 April, 2021