OCN Level 3 Child Psychology

OCN Level 3 Child Psychology

Level: 3
Awarding Body: OCN

STUDENT PROFILE

This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practice of Child Psychology, and the development of children. It is ideally suited to people working with or planning to work with children, or anyone interested in the development of children. No prior knowledge is required.

COURSE OUTLINE

The course consists of the modules listed below:

Module One - Major Developmental Issues

1. The First Year of Life

2. The Formation of Attachments

3. Consequences of Breakdowns in Attachments

4. The Home, Family and School

5. Basic Principles of Research Methods

6. The Development of Visual Perception

7. The Development of Language and Communication

8. Intelligence and Intelligence Testing

9. The Nature/Nurture Debate in the Study of Intelligence 1

0. Data Collection and Interpretation Module Two - The Child as an Individual

11. How Children Think

12. Learning Theory – How Behaviour is Acquired

13. Freud’s Psychodynamic Theory – An Alternative Approach

14. Moral Development

15. The Development of Gender Roles

16. Aggression in Children

17. Methods Used in Child Development Research

18. Play

19. Learning in School

20. Behaviour Modification

DURATION

Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.

ASSESSMENT

This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.

ACCREDITATION

This course is validated by OCNNWR

SUPPORT

Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration

PRICE £230 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)