CYP4162 - Unique Child: Social and Emotional Development

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate a knowledge of theory related to the development of an individual’s personality and characteristics;
Identify factors in a child’s life that influence their personality, behaviour, self awareness and self esteem;
Begin to analyse relevant research and case study evidence related to this field;
Demonstrate understanding of importance of effective and professional communication with children and their families.

Content:

This module introduces students to a range of relevant theory related to personal and social development; the development of personality, self awareness, self esteem and identify in children 0 – 8 years.
The module will include a study of:
• Relevant theory related to the personal, social and emotional development of young children and their behaviour;
• Influences on a child’s personality, behaviour and identity; how they understand the world around them and how they relate to it;
• Professional ethics, practice guidance and the Common Core of Skills and Knowledge;
• The importance of effective communication and professionally appropriate response to a range of children with diverse personalities within early years and educational settings.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module will be taught using a mixture of lectures, seminars workshops and tutorials, some of which will be student-led. Students could be expected to prepare for the sessions by reading set texts and completion of tasks set in class or via the VLE and will be expected to take part in a wide range of learning activities.

Students may be required to prepare and present brief presentations as the basis for discussion in seminars or workshops.

Class sessions – 16 x 2hr
Contact hours: 32
Intended Group size: 50

Tutorials
Contact hours: 1
Intended Group size: 3

e-Tutoring
Contact hours: 2
Intended Group size: 1

Guided independent study
Hours: 165

Assessment: