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Childhood Development (FETAC Level 6)

  • Course Fee: New Launch Offer – Only: €264.50
  • Was: €529
  • FETAC Level 6 component Certificate in Child Development (6N1942).
  • Distance learning/eLearning home study course leading to a FETAC Level 6 award.
  • There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
  • Students are given ample time (3 months or 12 weeks) to complete the course and can start it at any time of the year.

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Who should complete this course?

  • Students who wish to gain a FETAC credit in Child Development at Level 6
  • Students who wish to understand child development from 0-6 years.
  • Students who are looking to complete the FETAC advanced certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (Ref. 6M2007).

Aims and Objectives:

Learners will gain a full understanding of the different theories in child development. Candidate should be able to recognise the differences between these theories and identify where they contrast and complement each other.  They will identify the practical implementation of these theories to everyday events in the ECCE.  Child development theory should impact on how candidate interacts with children and approaches the child’s holistic development.  An understanding of theory will also aid the candidate in the practical understanding and implantation of behaviour management techniques.

Throughout this course the candidate grasp the importance of communication with the children they work with along with colleagues and other stakeholders in the ECCE setting.  They will also gain an understanding of the importance of self-evaluation and on-going learning.

This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain an Internationally Recognised Qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read. If students require extra time to complete the course they can apply for an extension.

Programme Entry Requirements:

  • Level 5 Certificate or equivalent.
  • Learners must currently be working (or on work experience) in the childcare sector for a minimum of 6 hours per week, throughout the module, as assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
  • If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.

Progression to further Studies:

  • This course leads to a level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications. Learners can use this credit towards completing the Level 6 Major Award in Early Childhood Care & Education – 6M2007.

Assessment:

Project 60%
Supervised Exam 40%

Project:

For this project learners are required to complete three sections:

1). Learning activities and observations of those activities – Learners are required to devise 4 learning activities which aid development in each area, Physical, Intellectual, Language, Social and Emotional.

Learners must carry out an observation of each learning activities.
The points below outline the information that will need to be included in each recorded observation:

For each observation you are required to devise a learning activity to aid the specific area of development (physical, intellectual, language, social and emotional).

  • You must give a detailed outline of each plan.
  • Clearly state the reason for each learning activity by linking to Child Development Theory.
  • Give an account of your observation of the learning activity.
  • Evaluate your own personal role within the learning activity and evaluate the role of other team members if they were involved.
  • Evaluate the children’s/child’s learning, did this learning activity aid development in the specific area as you had intended?
  • Analysis and recommendations, what changes would you make if you were required to carry out this task in the future.
  • Conclusion

2). Understanding of current legislation and national practice – In relation to current legislation and national practice:

  • Identify the needs of children in the child care environment. Outline the skills required to meet these needs.
  • Identify the needs of parents in relation to the childcare environment.  Outline the skills required to meet these needs.
  • Identify the needs of colleagues and all those working in the early childcare setting. Outline the skills required to meet these needs.
    In relation to the above needs, suggest personal learning and development goals as well as team learning and development goals which will ensure these needs are being met.

3). Evaluation of skills – Give an overall evaluation of your personal practice with regard to meeting child development needs. Outline your skills encompassing the areas of:

  • Observation skills
  • Communication skills with
    – Child / children
    – Staff and other members of the childcare team
    – Parents
  • Understanding of current legislation
  • Understanding of child development theory
  • Suggest ways to improve your ability /knowledge in the above areas.

Exam

This will be a supervised examination which will assess the learners ability to recall, apply theory and show an understanding of the different concepts drawn from the module.

Accreditation:

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 6 component Certificate in Child Development (6N1942).
  • The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
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  • There is a €85.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and FETAC accreditation.

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