HDSC01 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN CHILDCARE, CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND EARLY EDUCATION

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Higher diploma in childcare, child psychology and early education

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Welcome to our higher level study courses. These advanced level courses are designed for students wishing to study at a higher level than our standard level 3 study programmes and are intended to suit students whom already have some background knowledge in the relative field, either from self interest, employment in the related area, or from previous study.

>> COURSE TITLE	CODE	PRICE
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN CHILD CARE, CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND EARLY EDUCATION±	HDSC01	£325
		€485*
		$585*
Designed as an advanced level course for those interested in learning more about child development and early education, as part study towards a career in child care. As a distance learning course, HDSC01 is not NNEB or CACHE accredited, but will act as a good foundation knowledge from which to progress onto these qualifications. Drawing on a wide range of resources and contributors, the course is intended to suit students who already have some background knowledge in this field, either from self interest, employment in a related area, or from previous study. Designed to meet the needs of students wishing to study from home, HDSC01 provides the training and underpinning knowledge to help you begin or further a career in this field. Far more comprehensive and in-depth than our standard programmes, HDSC01 is a fascinating course, giving students the opportunity to gain an extensive insight into all aspects of child development and the foundations of social behaviour. From learning to walk and speak through to health issues, behavioural disorders and discipline, the course covers the entire spectrum of child care. Students study the listed topics in easy to learn stages, their performance being assessed by the marked assignments and an examination assignment, all completed within your own home. Performance on the course is graded by continuous assessment of both written and examination assignments. Diplomas are issue upon completion. Students achieving a pass will be entered onto the register of college graduates and may take full advantage of our free careers and work placement advisory programme. Details of the topics which are covered within the course syllabus are listed below: Section A: child development and behaviour Child development - nature and nurture Stages of development Growth and physical development Cognitive development Language and communication Social and emotional development Assessment and development tests The school age child Difficulties in the early years Play and development Children with special needs Children under stress Early emotional and behavioural problems Section B: child psychology and therapy Introduction to the subject Psychodynamic theory and models of behaviour development Child development and developments of the basic psychodynamic model Behavioural theory and models of behaviour Family case studies Child and family assessment Problem assessments and theoretical implications Analysis techniques and skills Therapeutic techniques and skills Play and the arts as therapy Long term implications of therapy and the effects of disorders in adult life Advanced techniques Moral and ethical implications and liaison with other professions Section C: educational psychology in children Early learning and development Motor skills Mental skills Language Reading Art and expression Learning profiles Learning strategies Lesson planning Skill assessment Learning difficulties Behavioural difficulties Family liaison and support Discipline

Duration: approximately 400 hours home study. Students work at their own pace, but by working 5-6 hours per week can expect to complete the course within 12-18 months.
Assessment: Continuous: 14 marked assignments

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*Guide prices: These are shown in US dollars and Euros and are intended to be used as a guide only to the equivalent rate in sterling. All enrolments are processed in sterling and as such, the actual price in US dollars and Euros will depend wholly upon the exchange rate on the actual day of processing by your card company.

±Because of the practical limitations of home study, these courses are not NNEB or CACHE accredited, but will nevertheless act as a foundation knowledge from which to progress onto these qualifications at a later stage.

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