The Child Psychology begins with a broad introduction to child psychology. The introductory units teach learners about the basics of child developments and evolutionary theory before they are introduced to attachment and various styles of parenting. Highlights of the Child Psychology Level 1 Award include; introduction to child psychology, formation of attachments, consequences of breakdowns in attachments, influences on development, social and emotional development, personality development, language development and moral development.
Child Psychology - Learning Outcomes
On completion of Child Psychology Level 1 Award, the learner will be able to;
- Understand What is child psychology
- Explain the differences between child growth and development
- Investigate Bowlby’s Attachment Theory
- Discuss Harlow’s Studies of Monkeys and Attachments,
- Investigate Spitz’ Studies of Children in Institutions and a series of internal working models.
- Explore effects and consequences of attachment breakdowns.
- Discuss how and why a variety of influences and pressures can affect a child’s developmental progress.
- Explore a series of external factors that influence the social and emotional development of children
- Discuss a variety of environmental factors that can influence character and personality development.
- Discuss a variety of common communication and learning difficulties, along with their respective causes, effects and potential remedies.
- Investigate the key moral growth stages of children, how moral reasoning develops from pre-school to adulthood
Child Psychology - Course Syllabus
This Child Psychology Level 1 Award consists of the following units:
Unit 1 – What is Child Psychology
- Scope of Child Development
- Development and Growth
- Stages of Development
Unit 2 – Bonding and attachment in children
- What is Attachment?
- The Components of Attachment
- Bowlby’s Attachment Theory
- Evolutionary Theory
Unit 3 – Effects of breakdown in Attachment
- Infancy/Early Childhood
- Adolescence/Late Childhood
- Factors Affecting Children’s Adjustment
- Predisposing Factors
Child Psychology - Course Benefits:
- Full Tutor Support
- Self paced, no fixed schedules
- Available to students anywhere in the world
- 24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
- Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials
Child Psychology - Course Material
All course materials are included in the Child Psychology course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.
Our distance learning Child Psychology Level 1 Award course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:
- Online course materials
- Question papers
- Additional Supporting Material
- Useful Links
Child Psychology - Course assessment
You will be continually assessed throughout the Child Psychology course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.
Tutor Support
When you enrol on a course with Staff Training Solutions you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress.
