Child Development

Course Objectives

• - 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 individual 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.

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• Certification

• FETAC Level 6 Minor Award in Child Development

Course Structure

• - Child development theories and their application to early childhood care and education
• - Factors affecting the holistic development of the child
• Behaviour management
• - Legislation and National Practice Guidelines
• - Working with parents, children, colleagues and stakeholders in a childcare setting
• - Programme planning
• - Personal and team practice
• - Personal development

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