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Focus Awards Child Psychology Level 3

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Summary

Price
Finance options
Finance options available
Study method
Online
Duration
120 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
Focus Awards Child Psychology Level 3
Awarded by Focus Awards
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Who is it for?

Whether you're a parent, teaching assistant, nursery assistant or child minder, this course offers useful insights that will enhance your ability to predict and manage the behaviour of young people in your care.

This acclaimed Child Psychology course enables anybody who has an interest in working in the childcare sector to get a real grounding in the principles and practice of psychology as the science applies to children and gain accreditation that is recognised throughout the industry.

Better still, this course requires no previous experience, just a passion for the subject.

How have other people found this course? 

 “The course is well written and presented, interesting and relevant. I thoroughly enjoyed studying the material and my tutor was brilliant throughout!”

Annabel Walker


Description

When can I start?

You can enrol at any time - start today.

Are there any requirements?

A reasonable level of literacy is required as this is a Level 3 course, but there are no entry restrictions. You just need a keen interest in the subject, and will ideally have studied the subject or ancillary disciplines at a lower level if you want to progress quickly. 

What skills will I gain?

Child psychology focuses on the unique behaviour of young people, from birth to adolescence. This course will introduce you to the factors that matter most in shaping a child’s personality and behaviour. Among other things, you'll learn how children build relationships, acquire behaviour and develop moral judgment. You'll also study the importance of play, the development of language and the biological basis of aggression.

Module breakdown

 INTRODUCTION 

  • What is Child Psychology?
  • Psychology As a Science
  • Research Methods
  • Underlying Debates in Child Psychology - nature nurture and personality

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE FAMILY 

  • Child's sense of self and personality
  • Attachment
  • Privation, deprivation, institutionalisation
  • Parenting styles and effects on child development

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 

  • Social interaction, learning and play
  • Gender development (social and cognitive theories)
  • Moral development (social and cognitive theories)
  • Pro- and anti-social behaviour

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT 

  • Development of sensory perception
  • Language development and acquisition
  • Cognitive development
  • Measured intelligence

What support is available?

  • Full Tutor support by experienced practitioners throughout the duration of your course
  • Peer support through forums and blogs on the Student Portal

How will I be assessed?

This course is assessed via submitted coursework - there is no exam.

What should I do next? For a free consultation call a Child Care specialist Learning Consultant on 0207 980 2842 or enquire online today to request a call back.

 


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