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On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
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Describe different theoretical models of child development change and continuity in infancy and childhood from 0-6 years;
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Reflect on child development theories and their application on early childhood education practice;
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Discuss how the role of social, biological, cultural and historical perspectives affect the development of young children;
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Explain the holistic development of the child to include physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional, moral, spiritual, creative and cultural development;
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Describe the contribution of the practitioner/parent/guardian to the development and learning of children in the home and in the early childhood setting;
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Identify the importance of transitions in influencing a sense of self;
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Evaluate personal and team practice in meeting child development needs in an early childhood setting.
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