Module Code: |
H6HCLD |
Long Title
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Holistic Child Learning and Development
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Title
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Holistic Child Learning and Development
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 6 |
EQF Level: |
5 |
EHEA Level: |
Short Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
Meera Oke |
Module Author: |
Stephanie Roe |
Departments: |
NCI Learning & Teaching
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Understand developmental processes and major developmental milestones from conception to age six, in the domains of neurological physical/motor, cognitive, personal- social, emotional, and language development, and an understanding of contextual influence. |
LO2 |
Demonstrate an awareness of the holistic nature of development and learning processes in early childhood. |
LO3 |
Understand how development and learning theories are applied in early childhood environments. |
LO4 |
Evaluate the limitations of developmental and learning theories in understanding the holistic nature of early childhood. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Foundations of Child Development
Introduction to developmental psychology; Principles of Child development including current positions on basic debates in developmental psychology such as nature Vs nurture, maturity Vs practice, critical stages Vs resiliency in development etc.
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Domains of development
• Neurological - physical/motor, perceptual Development
• Perceptual/Cognitive Development
• Speech and language communication
• Personal/self and Social - emotional Development
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Developmental stages
The Beginning of Life: (discuss domains of holistic development)
• Prenatal development; Genetic and environmental and cultural influences;
• Birth, and new-Born routines
Infancy (Discuss domains of Holistic development)
• New- born - two years routines
• Environmental and cultural influences
Early Childhood
• Toddlerhood routines (2-3)
• Early childhood (approx. 3-6 yrs.)
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Core theories of Child Development
Neurological Psychoanalytic Theories; Cognitive Theories; Psycho-social – cultural Learning Theories; Biological and Ecological Theories
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Approaches to Learning
Constructivist approaches; Behaviourism; Cognitive approaches; Contemporary approaches
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Influences on Learning and development
Environmental and cultural influences; Concepts of intelligence and assessments; motivation, metacognition, attachment and temperament
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 50.00% |
End of Module Assessment | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
Coursework |
Assessment Type: |
Continuous Assessment |
% of total: |
50 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Multiple Choice short answer Test - based on course material to understand terminologies/concepts. |
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End of Module Assessment |
Assessment Type: |
Terminal Exam |
% of total: |
50 |
Assessment Date: |
End-of-Semester |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Questions focussing on considerations of holistic nature of development when designing learning environments for early childhood education and care. |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed
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Reassessment Description Students must pass all components of assessment on the module; a component fail leads to a component repeat.
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NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours |
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
Lecture |
36 |
Per Semester |
3.00 |
Independent Learning |
Independent Learning |
178 |
Per Semester |
14.83 |
Workbased learning |
Workbased Learning |
36 |
Per Semester |
3.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Boyd, D. A. & Bee, H. L. (2019), Lifespan Development, 8th ed. Pearson Education.
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LeFrancois, G. R. (2006), Theories of human learning: What the professor said, 6th ed. Thompson/Wadsworth.
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Illeris, K. (2009), Contemporary theories of learning: Learning theorists - in their own words, Routledge.
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O’Brien, E. Z. (2013), Human Growth & Development. An Irish Perspective, 2nd ed. Gill Education.
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Santrock, J. W. (2019), Lifespan Development, 17th ed. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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Berger, K. (2019), The Developing Person Through the Lifespan, 10th ed. Worth Publishers.
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Crain, W. (2015), Theories of Development, 6th ed. Prentice Hall.
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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