Early Education and Childcare Higher
COURSE INFORMATION:
Place of Study: Shetland College UHI, Lerwick
Mode of Study: Part time
Length of course: 1 year (1 day per week, 9:15 am – 3:00pm) plus 2 hours study
Start Date: September 2011
Entry Requirements: No formal entry requirements. An induction day will be held to assess if individuals are able to work at the required level.
COURSE SUMMARY:
This Higher can be completed through attendance at Shetland College UHI one day per week and consists of 3 units: Child Development: Birth to 12 years; Developmental Theory in Early Education and Childcare; and Holistic Approaches to Child Health: 0 – 12 years.
COURSE CONTENT:
Child Development: Birth to 12 years – This unit investigates: aspects of child development including physical, emotional, social, cognitive and linguistic development; theories of growth, development and behaviour; and influences on growth, development and behaviour.
Developmental Theory in Early Education and Childcare – This unit covers: The theory supporting emotional, personal and social development of children; and evaluating developmental theory in relation to development of children age 0 – 12.
Holistic Approaches to Child Health: 0 – 12 years – This unit covers: The basic health needs of children; the contribution agencies, professionals and carers make in maintaining and promoting child health; and the factors which affect the health of children.
HOW WILL I STUDY?
With group discussions, personal study and individual tutor support. This Higher comprises of 3 units which are achieved through internal assessments plus an external exam.
GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE:
- Useful springboard for university study e.g. teaching, nursing
- Excellent underpinning knowledge of child development
- Gives awareness of theory behind modern educational practices
STUDENT QUOTE:
"Good basis for future study. Interesting topics and well spaced out assessments. " Marie Irvine and Sonya Shearer.
STAFF QUOTE:
"An excellent introduction to studying the subject at higher level." Louise Cheyney, Lecturer.
PROGRESSION:
Academic: Can be used in a number of different paths e.g. Early Years Childcare HNC or SVQ and Education.
Employment/Career: Teaching, youth work, classroom assistant.
Former students have: Used the knowledge gained to support HNC or study for continued professional development (CPD) in their current employment.
