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Child Development

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of child development from infancy through adolescence. It explores physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual developmental milestones. Topics include genetic foundations, reproductive challenges, language acquisition, motor skills, personality development, and the influence of heredity and environment. The course also examines the role of play, school readiness, discipline, and the teacher's task in fostering optimal child development.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
child developmentearly childhood educationcognitive developmentsocial developmentemotional development

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Genetic Foundations

2

Language Development

3

Motor Development

4

Social Development

5

Emotional Development

6

Intellectual Development

7

Personality Development

8

Play

9

School Readiness

10

Discipline

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Early Childhood Educator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Child Psychologist

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Special Education Teacher

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Childcare Provider

Apply your skills in this growing field

Family Counselor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationHealthcareSocial ServicesChildcareCounseling

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: The Need for Studying Child Development

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the scope of child development.
  • •Define child development and early childhood education.
  • •Identify the purposes of studying child development.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 2: Assessment of Growth in Children

2 study hours
  • •Explore the need for growth assessment.
  • •Learn how to select growth standards.
  • •Practice assessing growth patterns using charts.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 3: Genetic Foundations of Child Development

2 study hours
  • •Explain the genetic process and its role in child development.
  • •Discuss the principles of genetics and heredity.
  • •Identify chromosome and gene-linked abnormalities.
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 4: Reproductive Challenges and Choices in Child Development

2 study hours
  • •Examine prenatal diagnostic tests and their significance.
  • •Discuss infertility and reproductive technologies.
  • •Analyze the process of adoption and its challenges.
Week
5

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 5: Heredity, Environment and Individual Differences in Child Development

2 study hours
  • •Explain behavior genetics and its influence on development.
  • •Discuss heredity-environment correlations.
  • •Differentiate between shared and non-shared environmental experiences.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Language and Speech Development

2 study hours
  • •Define language and its characteristics.
  • •Recognize the stages of language development in children.
  • •Identify factors affecting language development.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Motor Development

2 study hours
  • •Explain motor development and its importance.
  • •Identify stages of motor development in young children.
  • •Choose appropriate environments for motor development.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Social Development in Young Children

2 study hours
  • •Describe social development and its significance.
  • •Identify behavioral patterns expected of growing children.
  • •List causes of improper social development.
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Emotional and Psychological Development in Young Children

2 study hours
  • •Explain emotional and psychological development.
  • •Identify stages of emotional development in children.
  • •List causes of improper emotional development.
Week
10

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Intellectual Development in Young Children

2 study hours
  • •Define intelligence and intellectual development.
  • •Identify the stages of intellectual development.
  • •Recognize intellectual characteristics at each stage.
Week
11

Module 2:

2h

Unit 6: Spiritual Development in Young Children

2 study hours
  • •Appreciate the need for spiritual development.
  • •Describe religious development in young children.
  • •List criteria for choosing spiritual study materials.
Week
12

Module 3:

4h

Unit 1: Personality Development and Acquisition of Identity

2 study hours
  • •Define personality and its development.
  • •List factors affecting personality development.
  • •Identify stages of personality development.

Unit 2: Play

2 study hours
  • •Explore the concepts of self-discovery, self-concept, and self-esteem.
  • •Outline the characteristics of self-actualization.
Week
13

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: The Characteristics of Giftedness in Young Children

2 study hours
  • •Define play and state its functions.
  • •Outline different types of play and their importance.
  • •Discuss stages of play and list play materials.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a detailed study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit.

2

Develop flashcards for key terms and concepts in each unit, focusing on definitions and applications.

3

Practice applying theoretical concepts to real-life scenarios and case studies.

4

Form study groups to discuss challenging topics and share insights.

5

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and identify areas needing further attention.

6

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 genetic concepts.

7

Practice diagnostic tests from Units 7-9 weekly.

8

Summarize each unit's learning outcomes and assess your understanding against them.

9

Prioritize topics based on their weight in the final examination.

10

Take regular breaks during study sessions to maintain focus and prevent burnout.

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