Child Psychology

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Overview

The [course_title] course is designed to introduce you to the crucial stages of child development psychology, and provide you with an understanding of the discipline of child psychology, with a strong focus on the mind and behaviour of children.

This course covers some of the key questions that guide the understanding of childhood, child development and early learning, disruptive child behaviour disorders, including the factors contributing to healthy child development as well as affecting child development.

By completing the course, you will gain professional skills, knowledge and potential experience such as a researcher, teacher or even work with children with mental illnesses, abused and neglected children.

Please note that this [course_title] does not entitle you to join the HCPC register or recognised as child psychologist. Through this course you will come across all the basic guidelines of child psychology to boost and shine your knowledge in this particular field of Child Psychology and it will add your CPD points.

Course design

The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.

You are taught through a combination of

Text/Video lessons
Online study materials

How is the course assessed?

To successfully complete the course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Upon successful completion, you can choose to make your achievement by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hardcopy Certificate for £15.

Why study this course

Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills knowledge.

Who is This course for?

If you are enthusiastic about child psychology or clinical child psychology and strive to be excellent at assessing and treating children and youths who are dealing with mental, physical, emotional, and behavioural disorders, you will surely benefit from this course.

Requirements

The [course_title] course is open to all, with no entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Basics of Child Psychology
	What is Child Psychology?		00:15:00
	Defining Children and Childhood		00:15:00
Module 02: Child Development Theories
	Personality (Psychosocial) Development Theories		00:05:00
	Growth & Development Theories		00:05:00
	Cognitive (Intellectual) Development Theories		00:05:00
	Social Learning Theories		00:10:00
	Moral Reasoning Theories		00:10:00
Module 03: Factors That Influence Development
	Genetic Influences in Development		00:15:00
	Influence of Attachment		00:10:00
	Influence of Gender		00:15:00
	Nutrition and Child Development		00:30:00
Module 04: Different Types of Child Development
	Physical Development		00:15:00
	Cognitive Development		00:15:00
	Social and Emotional Development		00:15:00
	Moral and Ethical Development		00:15:00
Module 05: Communication and Language Development
	Promoting Communication Development		00:20:00
	The Development of Language		00:10:00
Module 06: Difficulties, Disabilities and Disorders
	Difficulties in language development		00:05:00
	Learning Disability		00:20:00
	Behavioural Disorders		00:10:00
	Phases of Grief		00:10:00
Module 07: Caring Children With Special Needs
	Caring for Children with Feeding and Communication Differences		00:20:00
	Caring for Children with Mobility Differences		00:05:00
	Caring for The Child with Special Social and Emotional Needs		00:15:00
	How to Care for Children with Complex Needs?		00:15:00
Module 08: Understanding the Role of a Child Psychologist
	High Intelligence & School Psychology		00:15:00
	Roles and Responsibilities of an Educational Psychologist		00:10:00
Module 09: Self Esteem & Confidence
	Why self-esteem matters and How to Nurture it?		00:10:00
	Confidence		00:05:00
Module 10: Child Psychology - Applied
	What is ‘Child Psychology’?		00:08:00
	The Role of Child Psychologist		00:06:00
	Where do Child Psychologists Work		00:07:00
Module 11: Child Psychology - Theoretical Approach
	Why do we need to learn theories?		00:08:00
	Developmental Theories: What we are born with		00:09:00
	Development Environment		00:09:00
Module 12: Environmental & Socio-Cultural and Family & Schooling Factors in Development
	‘Attachment’ factor in newborns		00:08:00
	Socio-Cultural Factors in Child’s Development		00:08:00
Module 13: Cognitive and Emotional Development
	Language & Cognitive Development		00:07:00
	Emotions & Feelings		00:06:00
	Socialising with others		00:04:00
	Thank You and Good Bye!		00:02:00
Module 14: Babies from Birth to One Year
	About the Course and your Tutor	FREE	00:02:00
	The Importance of Bonding		00:08:00
	The Social and Emotional development: from birth to 1 yr		00:06:00
	The Innate Reflexes of Newborn Babies		00:07:00
	The Benefits of Testing at ‘Milestones’		00:07:00
Module 15: Stages and Sequences of Social and Emotional Development
	The Importance of Social and Emotional Development		00:06:00
	The Ages and Stages that Children go through		00:12:00
	The Main theories in Developmental Psychology		00:07:00
	The Importance of Positive Role Models		00:08:00
	The Barriers to Achieving the ‘Milestones’		00:07:00
	The Importance of Unconditional Love		00:06:00
Module 16: Language and Linguistic Skills Development
	Forms of communication		00:05:00
	What is ‘Pre-linguistic’ form of communication		00:05:00
	The Active and the Passive Communication		00:06:00
	The Importance of Opportunities in Development of the Skills		00:05:00
	The Importance of Body Language		00:06:00
Mock Exam
	Mock Exam – Child Psychology		00:20:00
Final Exam