Understanding the Importance of Physical, Cognitive and Language Development of Young Children

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Understand the stages of cognitive development of children.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Describe stages of cognitive development of children.

  • 1.2.

    Evaluate the importance of these stages to the development of children.

2. — Understand the stages of language development of children.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Describe stages of the development of language in children.

  • 2.2.

    Evaluate the importance of these stages to the development of language in children.

3. — Understand the physical growth and development of children and how this relates to other aspects of development.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Describe the stages of physical development of children.

  • 3.2.

    Evaluate factors that impact on physical development.

4. — Understand the importance of communication on a child's development

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Analyse why communication is important in the development of language, intellect and physical growth.