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Distance learning course of 6 lessons

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This course examines areas of communication, language, play and social learning, whilst exploring the physical, mental and emotional development of the child. Formulated to cater to the needs and requirements of those engaged, or contemplating careers in child care, nursing or social care. It will also have great appeal to the parent who is seeking to enhance his or her awareness and knowledge of child development.

Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

All study materials

Study Guide

Full Tutor and Admin support

The Development Cycle
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Summarise puberty and the role it plays in the Development Cycle.

Define the educational procedure and identify what is often forgotten in this procedure.

The Growing Mind
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Identify which neurons are involved with: specialist organs of sense, the muscular system and speech and memory.

Explain the principles which �schools skills� are subject to.

Parent, Child, Teacher Relationships
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Define what occurs as a child matures.

Explain what the word considerateness conveys.

The Growing Child
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Identify the physiological functions that an infant must co-ordinate.

Define the corpus of behaviour.

The Complexity of Growth
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Summarise what the primary susceptibilities of the organism to illness are determined by.

Identify four areas in a child�s make up in which tensional activity might be perceived.

Ethical Sense
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

List and define the phases to the dynamic which governs the growth of ethical sense.

Explain how �primitive shamefacedness� might be interpreted.