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Child development (birth to 9) - CDE3701

Under Graduate Degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with the knowledge, skills and values related to the development of the young child through the framings of a reflective teacher. Students will explore each domain of child development in the early childhood phase from birth to 9 years. As student engage with the domains of development they will be afforded opportunities for understanding child development in diverse context with sensitivity to varying capabilities of children. In this way students will enhance their understanding of the variations and complexities of child development. The age and stage contextual approach will assist in developing appropriate activities for supporting early learning.