Module Code: H6HCLD
Long Title Holistic Child Learning and Development
Title Holistic Child Learning and Development
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Meera Oke
Module Author: Stephanie Roe
Departments: NCI Learning & Teaching
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# 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).

No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

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.
Domains of development
• Neurological - physical/motor, perceptual Development • Perceptual/Cognitive Development • Speech and language communication • Personal/self and Social - emotional Development
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.)
Core theories of Child Development
Neurological Psychoanalytic Theories; Cognitive Theories; Psycho-social – cultural Learning Theories; Biological and Ecological Theories
Approaches to Learning
Constructivist approaches; Behaviourism; Cognitive approaches; Contemporary approaches
Influences on Learning and development
Environmental and cultural influences; Concepts of intelligence and assessments; motivation, metacognition, attachment and temperament
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Assessment50.00%

Assessments

Full 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.
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.
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed
Reassessment Description
Students must pass all components of assessment on the module; a component fail leads to a component repeat.

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
  • Boyd, D. A. & Bee, H. L. (2019), Lifespan Development, 8th ed. Pearson Education.
  • LeFrancois, G. R. (2006), Theories of human learning: What the professor said, 6th ed. Thompson/Wadsworth.
  • Illeris, K. (2009), Contemporary theories of learning: Learning theorists - in their own words, Routledge.
  • O’Brien, E. Z. (2013), Human Growth & Development. An Irish Perspective, 2nd ed. Gill Education.
  • Santrock, J. W. (2019), Lifespan Development, 17th ed. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Berger, K. (2019), The Developing Person Through the Lifespan, 10th ed. Worth Publishers.
  • Crain, W. (2015), Theories of Development, 6th ed. Prentice Hall.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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