Understanding Growth, Social and Emotional Development of Children

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
H/505/8606
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the sequence of growth and development from birth to adolescence.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the changes in physical appearance, physical abilities, mental abilities, ways of learning, communication skills and emotional need from birth to adolescence.
2

Understand factors that affect growth and development.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify how diet, exercise and environment may affect a child's growth and development.
3

Know that different experiences affect emotional or social development.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Outline ways in which emotional and social needs may be affected by experience.
4

Understand some of the ways in which a child learns to communicate.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Identify ways in which a child learns to communicate.
  • 4.2
    Outline three ways in which a child can be helped to develop better communication and language skills.
  • 4.3
    Suggest why the ways selected are likely to be successful.