Introduction to child development

 

Unit 1 – Course Introduction (2 weeks/6 hours)

 

 

Unit one gives an overview of the course and the key models, theorists, and debates in child development.  Development is seen as a holistic process.

 

Week 1:

Overview of Growth and Development as a Holistic Process

Psycho-social Models, Behaviourism and Socio-cultural Models

 

Week 2:

Cognitive Models

Factors That Affect the Child: Key Issues and Controversies (3 Big

Debates), Approaches to Classroom Development

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