Critical Thinking in Young Children
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Online
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Level
Intermediate
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Online
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Class hours
2h
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Duration
Flexible
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Different dates available
Critical Thinking in Young Children is a specialised course designed to help educators, parents, and caregivers understand and nurture critical thinking skills in early childhood. The course explores how children develop reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities from a young age, emphasising practical strategies to foster curiosity, creativity, and analytical thinking.
Learners will discover methods to design age-appropriate activities, ask stimulating questions, and create environments that encourage children to explore, reflect, and evaluate ideas. The course covers cognitive development stages, learning theories, and approaches to promote independent thinking while supporting social and emotional growth.
Ideal for early years educators, childcare professionals, and parents, Critical Thinking in Young Children equips learners with tools to enhance cognitive development and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. By completing the course, learners will be able to implement strategies that develop children’s analytical abilities, encourage problem-solving, and cultivate a love for learning in early childhood settings.
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Understand the development of critical thinking in young children
Identify strategies to promote curiosity and problem-solving
Design age-appropriate activities to encourage reasoning
Foster independent thinking and decision-making
Support social and emotional development through critical thinking
Recognise and adapt to different learning styles
Implement practical approaches in early childhood settings
Critical Thinking in Young Children is suitable for early years educators, childcare professionals, parents, and caregivers who wish to support cognitive development in children aged 2–7 years.
It is ideal for those seeking to implement innovative teaching methods, design stimulating learning environments, and enhance problem-solving and reasoning skills in young learners. The course is accessible to beginners and experienced professionals alike, providing practical guidance and techniques that can be immediately applied in homes, classrooms, or childcare centres. By completing this course, learners will gain the knowledge and confidence to nurture critical thinking, foster creativity, and build a strong educational foundation in early childhood.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for learners aged 16 and above.
A good standard of English, basic numeracy, and IT skills are recommended to access online learning materials. The course provides structured guidance and practical examples to help learners understand cognitive development and implement strategies to foster critical thinking in young children effectively.
Upon successful completion of Critical Thinking in Young Children, you will qualify for a UK and internationally recognised professional certification. You may also choose to formalise your achievement by obtaining your PDF Certificate for £9 or a Hardcopy Certificate for £15.
This course offers flexible, self-paced online learning, allowing learners to study at their convenience. Expert-designed modules focus on practical strategies for developing critical thinking in young children.
Learners gain skills that can be applied in educational and home settings, enhancing teaching quality, supporting cognitive development, and fostering independent problem-solving in children. Completing this course strengthens professional capability, enhances CVs, and provides actionable strategies that produce measurable improvements in early childhood learning outcomes.
Yes. The course is designed for learners of all levels and provides step-by-step guidance on fostering critical thinking in young children.
Learners develop teaching strategies, lesson planning skills, and approaches to enhance cognitive development, making it valuable for educators and childcare professionals.
The course is fully online and self-paced, allowing learners to study anytime, from any device, and progress at their own speed.
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Subjects
- Early Years
- Learning and Development
- Problem Solving
- Early Learning
- Design
- Cognitive Development
- Critical Thinking
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- Critical Thinking in Young Children
- Lecture 1 – Thinking
- Lecture 2 – Critical Thinking Part 1
- Lecture 2.2 – Critical Thinking Part 2
- Lecture 3 – The Development of Critical Thinking
- Lecture 4.1 – Critical Thinking in Early Childhood Part 1
- Lecture 4.2 – Critical Thinking in Early Childhood Part 2
- Lecture 5 – Support Critical Thinking
- Lecture 6 – Role of Teacher and Students in Supporting Critical Thinking Skills
- Lecture 7 – Inquiry Based Learning
- Lecture 7.1 – Inquiry Based Activities in Preschool
- Lecture 8 – Storyline
- Reading Materials
Critical Thinking in Young Children