Child and adolescent development (01V20CL/21)

What do I need to join the course?

You do not need any prior knowledge of this subject to join this course, just an interest in the subject.

What do I need to bring with me to the first session?

You may find it useful to have a notebook and pen to make notes and you may be asked to submit work back to your tutor, therefore the ability to produce a text or word document that you can upload or email to your tutor will be beneficial.

How will I be taught?

You will be taught and supported on this course by an experienced and enthusiastic tutor, take part in a range of activities including research, group and individual work and receive support for your own ideas.

What will I learn?

what is meant by the terms ‘child development’and ‘cognitive development’
• about cognitive learning theories
• the ways in which children acquire/develop their language skills
• about memory development in children and adolescents
• about the nature vs. nurture debate
• the characteristics and milestones of moral development
• findings from social learning theory research (Bandura)
• cultural difference in expectations of child and adolescent development

What can this course lead to?

You may wish to go on to join one of our other Health and Social Care courses; we offer courses in Behaviour Management in a Learning Environment, Counselling, Self Esteem and Confidence Building and Mindfulness; your tutor will discuss the options with you during your time on this course.

Can we help you to learn?

You can find more information on the Financial help and additional support page or you can contact us to talk about this and any other support we can provide.