UNIT TITLE:                An Introduction to Child Development

LEVEL:                           One

CREDIT VALUE:          3 (10 hour credits)

UNIT CODE:                  PQ01TE001

 

 


LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA


(Understanding, skills, knowledge to be learned)

(Standards of achievement against which outcomes will be measured)

 

The learner will be able to:

 

 

The learner has achieved this because (s)he can:

 

1.     Recognise the areas of child development.

 

2.     Recognise the developmental needs of children.

 

3.     Understand the importance of meeting the developmental needs of children.

 

 

4.     Understand the role of carers and care agencies

 

1.1    Identify the 4 main areas of child development.

 

 

2.1    Within a chosen age range, identify the needs of children within the 4 main areas of child development.

 

3.1    Identify at least 3 factors which may affect child development.

3.2    Identify the developmental consequences of these factors

 

4.1    Identify at least 4 agencies or services available to assist families in meeting children’s needs.

4.2    Identify at least 3 ways in which carers can promote development.