Child Psychology Skills
Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Child Psychology Skills Programme
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 110**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1

Introduction to some of the basic issues
2

States and senses of the infant
3

Theories of learning in infancy and early childhood
4

Emotions in early childhood
5

Cognitive development
6 Birth Language
7 Nature of intelligence
8 Social cognition: an introduction
9

Socialisation
10 Moral development
11   Aggression and altruism
12   Sexuality and sex role identity
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – Introduction to some of the basic issues.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Evaluate the importance of understanding and respect in a child’s development
 

Module 2 - States and senses of the infant.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Analyse how an unborn infant has certain genetic predispositions and the effects of psychological influences in the mother’s environment
 

Module 3 - Theories of learning in infancy and early childhood.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

List ways to genetically determine personality characteristics and introduce habituation
LO2   Discuss the meaning of habituation
 

Module 4 - Emotions in early childhood.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss the concept of vicarious learning
 

Module 5 - Cognitive development.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Introduce and discuss maternal behaviour
 

Module 6 - Birth Language.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Analyse the various stages of a child’s development
LO2   Describe Piagets theory of cognitive development
LO3   Summarise why play is important in early childhood
LO4   Define your understanding of the cognitive process of attention
 

Module 7 - Nature of intelligence.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss the birth of language
LO2   Explain why ‘the acquisition of language as imitation’ is questionable
LO3   Describe the hypothesis testing approach
LO4   Summarise your understanding of telegraphic utterances, with examples
 

Module 8 - Social cognition: an introduction.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Introduce and explain the process of measuring intelligence
LO2   Compare two common IQ tests
LO3   Identify the necessity for caution when performing IQ tests
LO4   Define areas we should take into account when considering the development of intelligence
 

Module 9 - Socialisation.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Examine social and self awareness and introduce the concept of empathy in children
LO2   Discuss the age at which children become self aware
LO3   Describe how a child develops empathy, giving examples
LO4   Summarise the basis of social awareness
 

Module 10 - Moral development.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss the different approaches to moral development
LO2   Summarise your understanding of aggressive behaviour in children
LO3   Explain how to deal with aggression in a more positive way
 

Module 11 - Aggression and altruism.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Analyse theories on sexual development and identity in children
LO2   Discuss how gender and sex role identities develop
 

Module 12 - Sexuality and sex role identity.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Introduce and explain the role parental influence plays in child rearing
LO2   Examine how a child’s development is influenced by family, teachers and peers
LO3   Describe how a child’s development is influenced by the following:
  • Family
  • Teachers
  • Peers

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