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Available only to student taking Early Years Foundation Degree

The module aims: to develop a secure knowledge and understanding of children's development between the ages of 0 and 8 years. Students will become familiar with the main theories on the development of young children covering all aspects: social, emotional, intellectual, linguistic and physical.

This module will cover the following topics:

• the social, emotional, linguistic, intellectual, and physical elements of early childhood development;
• an holistic view of child development;
• how knowledge of child development underpins their work as a Senior Practitioner;
• the nature/nurture debate including topics such as parenting styles and attachment theory;
• the role and value of play theory as central to child development;
• how theoretical constructs relate to the provision of a stimulating learning environment.

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. Explain the social, emotional, intellectual, linguistic and physical development of children between 0-8 years;
2. Recognise significant aspects of theory relating to child development and relate this knowledge to the study of children within their setting;
3. Show awareness of atypical development in children;
4. Evaluate the role of play and its contribution to children's development;
5. Provide a healthy and stimulating environment conducive to development;
6. Show awareness of equal opportunities in relation to the developing child.

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.