Module Details

Module Code: EDUC6017
Title: Child Development & Learning
Long Title: Child Development & Learning
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to give students the requisite knowledge and understanding of children's development and learning with particular emphasis on children from birth to 12 years.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain developmental sequences and progress across all aspects of children's learning and development.
LO2 Discuss the importance of a child centred, developmentally appropriate inclusive environment for all children from birth to 12.
LO3 Describe the factors affecting children's learning and development.
LO4 Identify requirements to promote the learning and development of children aged from birth to 12 years.
LO5 Manage child observation and record keeping for the purpose of observing children aged from birth to 12 years.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Holistic Development
Growth patterns and child development from birth to 12 years. Milestones. How play as a process promotes holistic development. Physical, Cognitive, Language, Social and Emotional domains of child development. Developmental sequences and progress across all aspects of children's learning and development. Wide variation in normative development.
Supporting children's learning and development
How best to create environments that support children's development from birth to 12 years. Indoor and outdoor environments that meet the needs of children's development, the prepared environment, play and activity, inclusive environments, accepting welcoming and valuing every child in an inclusive prepared environment. Factors that promote developments. Requirements/strategies to promote development.
Children and childhood
Different concepts of children and childhood throughout history, nature-nurture debate in child development. Current understanding of children and childhood. Child development as a combination of observable biological development and social experience within a specific, cultural and historical context. Social, cultural and environmental factors that impact on development.
Child observation and assessment
Reasons for observing children's development. What can be observed and assessed? Naturalistic and clinical settings, Participative and non-participative observation techniques. Different techniques for observing and assessing learning and development. Formally and informally observing the holistic nature of children's development in learning opportunities.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Analyse an assigned Child Development Case Study, focusing on one area of a child's development.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Group presentation. Select one area of children's development identifying requirements/strategies to promote this development, paying particular attention to equality, diversity and inclusion.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent & Directed Learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent & Directed Learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bendini, M. & Devercelli, A.. (2022), Quality Early Learning: Nurturing Children's Potential (Human Development Perspectives), World Bank Group Publications, [ISBN: 9781464817953].
  • Levine, L.E & Munsch, J.,. (2019), Child Development From Infancy to Adolescence An Active Learning Approach, SAGE Publications, Inc, US, [ISBN: 9781506398907].
  • Banyard, P., Norman, G & Winder, B.. (2019), Essential Psychology, 3rd. Sage, London, [ISBN: 9781526456847].
  • Musgrave, J.. (2017), Supporting Children's Health and Wellbeing, Sage Publishers, London, [ISBN: 9781473930322].
  • Levine, L, & Munsch, J. (2021), Child Development An Active Learning Approach, 4th. Sage Publishing, USA, [ISBN: 9781544359724].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Howard, C., Burton, M., Levermore, D.. (2019), Children’s Mental Health and Emotional Well-being in Primary Schools, 4th. Sage Publishers, London, [ISBN: 9781526468215].
  • Keenan, T., Evans, S., & Crowley, K.. (2016), An Introduction to Child Development, SAGE Publications Ltd, US, [ISBN: 9781446274026].
  • Palaiologou, I.. (2019), Child Observation A Guide for Students of Early Childhood, Sage Publishing, Lonodn UK, [ISBN: 781526449993].
  • Barnardos and the National Children's Network. (2019), Legislation Handbook For Early Childhood Settings, Barnardos, [ISBN: 9781906004538].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMOED_8 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Montessori Education 1 Mandatory