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The Child Development course teaches you an understanding of the child’s social, emotional and physical development which is paramount if you are to provide a caring and nurturing environment for children to develop in.
This course covers the individual variation in stages of development, the factors that can affect it and the role you play in promoting child development.
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Part time, 1 evening per week for 16 weeks |
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Portobello Institute, Dublin 1, Ireland |
| Course code: |
see fees and schedules |
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Starts Autumn 2010
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| Fees: |
See Fees and Schedules |
Qualifications gained:
- Portobello Institute Certificate in Child Development
- FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate in Child Development
Entry requirements:
Entry to this course is by direct application.
It is preferred but not essential that you hold an Ordinary Leaving Cert or equivalent. You are invited to contact the course co-ordinator to discuss the course and career options prior to submitting your application-this is optional.
Course Structure:
This is a part time course delivered over 16 weeks.
Course Content:
During this course students will cover the following areas:
- Overview of Child Development
- Concept of normative development on children
- Individual variation in stages of development
- Influence of environmental, social and cultural factors
- Role of the childcare worker in promoting child development
- Physical development-through play, identify milestones
- Research-different types of research, the benefits of research
- Cognitive Development
- Language / Moral / Social/ Emotional Development
- Managing Behaviour
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