Courses / Module

• Describe different theoretical models of child development change and continuity in infancy and childhood from 0-6 years;
• Reflect on child development theories and their application on early childhood education practice;
• Discuss how the role of social, biological, cultural and historical perspectives affect the development of young children;
• Explain the holistic development of the child to include physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional, moral, spiritual, creative and cultural development;
• Describe the contribution of the practitioner/parent/guardian to the development and learning of children in the home and in the early childhood setting;
• Identify the importance of transitions in influencing a sense of self;
• Evaluate personal and team practice in meeting child development needs in an early childhood setting.

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): This module will be assessed through a range of work which can include: Reflective journal, Student portfolio, Observation tasks, Resource file, Policy audit, Presentation, Research paper, Curriculum development, Children’s work portfolio, etc.

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Satisfactory attendance is a requirement of this module.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Yes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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