Course Description
Distance learning course of 12 Lessons
This course has FREE Online Videos Associated with it.
Parents, teachers, nurses, indeed all of us, being exposed to young children at one time or another, can enrich both our social experience and that of children by understanding children and the developmental processes they experience.
This course would be of value to anyone who works or lives with children and an ideal course for teachers wanting to get some background information on the psychological understanding of the �Little people�.
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
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This course has FREE Online Videos Associated with it.
Parents, teachers, nurses, indeed all of us, being exposed to young children at one time or another, can enrich both our social experience and that of children by understanding children and the developmental processes they experience.
This course would be of value to anyone who works or lives with children and an ideal course for teachers wanting to get some background information on the psychological understanding of the �Little people�.
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
Course Outline
Introduction to some of the basic issues
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:Evaluate the importance of understanding and respect in a child�s development.
States and senses of the infant
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: Analyse how an unborn infant has certain genetic predispositions and the effects of psychological influences in the mother�s environment.
Theories of learning in infancy and early childhood.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: List ways to genetically determine personality characteristics and introduce habituation. Discuss the meaning of habituation.
Emotions in early childhood
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: Discuss the concept of vicarious learning.
Cognitive development
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: Introduce and discuss maternal behaviour.
Birth Language
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: Analyse the various stages of a child�s development. Describe Piagets theory of cognitive development. Summarise why play is important in early childhood. Define your understanding of the cognitive process of attention.
Nature of intelligence
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: Discuss the birth of language. Explain why �the acquisition of language as imitation� is questionable. Describe the hypothesis testing approach. Summarise your understanding of telegraphic utterances, with examples.
Social cognition: an introduction
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: Introduce and explain the process of measuring intelligence. Compare two common IQ tests. Identify the necessity for caution when performing IQ tests. Define areas we should take into account when considering the development of intelligence.
Socialisation
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: Examine social and self awareness and introduce the concept of empathy in children. Discuss the age at which children become self aware. Describe how a child develops empathy, giving examples. Summarise the basis of social awareness.
Moral development
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: Discuss the different approaches to moral development. Summarise your understanding of aggressive behaviour in children. Explain how to deal with aggression in a more positive way.
Aggression and altruism
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: Analyse theories on sexual development and identity in children. Discuss how gender and sex role identities develop.
Sexuality and sex role identity
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: Introduce and explain the role parental influence plays in child rearing. Examine how a child�s development is influenced by family, teachers and peers. Describe how a child�s development is influenced by family, teachers, and peers.
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On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
States and senses of the infant
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
Theories of learning in infancy and early childhood.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
Emotions in early childhood
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
Cognitive development
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
Birth Language
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
Nature of intelligence
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
Social cognition: an introduction
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
Socialisation
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
Moral development
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
Aggression and altruism
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
Sexuality and sex role identity
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 96.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | Unlike other Distance Education Colleges, we impose no time limits or pressures on you to complete your course material. Your course will not expire, and it will not become invalid until you have successfully completed it. |
| Instructor | Self Study |
| Vendor | Stonebridge (Read more about Stonebridge accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | On completion of this course you will receive two qualifications: Qualification 1: Child Psychology Skills Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC. Dip. (Child Psychology Skills) Qualification 2: ASET Level 3 Child Psychology Skills Award All students will receive a certificate in the mail on successful completion of their course. |
| Prerequisites/Audience | There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. |
| Requirements/Materials Included | This program can be accessed and completed using either PC or Macintosh computers. You'll need an Internet connection of 28Kpbs or higher, and a Web browser. There are no required textbooks. |
Price: $ 352.00 (USD)
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