The ALISON free online course “Fundamentals of Childhood and Youth Studies” was developed in response to the emerging importance of children and youth in international development policy. The course gives the learner a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of development from the early years right through to adolescence. It also deals with questions such as: What makes young people tick? What shapes and influences a child’s development?
Fundamentals of Childhood and Youth Studies Course Content
This free online course was developed in response to the emerging importance of children and youth in international development policy. The course will give the learner a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of development from the early years right through to adolescence. The course includes the following topics:
- What makes young people tick?
- What shapes and influences a child’s development?
- The major theories on the development of children;
- Definitions and value of play;
- Key concepts relevant to the study of families and personal relationships;
- Models for involving parents and carers in children’s literacy acquisition;
- How individual, environmental and structural factors can have an impact on parenting;
- How children’s early experiences with their parents/caregivers, siblings and peers contribute to the learning of new skills and problem-solving techniques.
This course will be of great interest to professionals already in health, care or development professions, to learners who are planning a career that centers on youth, and will also be beneficial to parents, carers, and learners who are interested in studying issues related to children and adolescents.
Summary of Main Course Features
- Duration: 3-4 Hours
- Publisher: OpenLearn
- Assessments: Yes
- Certification: Yes
Price: Free
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