Child Development courses in Ireland

Do you want to inspire and influence future generations and play a key role in the intellectual development of young children? And do you need a teaching course that allows you to study from anywhere in Ireland? If this sounds familiar, studying with Hibernia College in an accessible and supportive environment might be the choice…

Course content: – child development & play, childcare & safety

Building on the skills and knowledged developed during Level 7 BA in Applied Early Years, this 1-year Level 8 Honours Add-On course will ehance students’ knowledge, skills and competencies so that they can become highly skilled practitioners in early years care and education work settings.

The BA in Applied Early Childhood Education [Year 2 Advanced Entry available only] is a two-year part-time course designed for people who are interested in pursuing opportunities in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector. The course focuses on the study of play, development and learning in children from birth to six years old. The aim…

Critically reflect on child development theories and their application on ECCE practice. Explore the effects of a range of genetic, social, cultural and environmental factors on the holistic development of the child. Research a range of theoretical perspectives in the field of behaviour management in support of the holistic development of the child. Select from…

This Child Development Level 5 module is one of the mandatory modules required for obtaining the Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate. On successful completion of this module learners will be equipped with knowledge, skill and competence relevant to the theory and practice of child development and learning within Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)…

The purpose of this QQI Early Childhood Arts and Culture (Montessori Culture) award is to equip the learner with the necessary skills and competence to ensure that each child develops a competent level of learning through Arts and Culture in the ECCE setting. Each student will gain a full understanding of the montessori method of…

The BA in Early Childhood Practice is a level 7, 180 credit programme jointly delivered over four semesters by both the Department of Social Sciences at the Institute of Technology, Tralee and the Faculty of Education at Mary Immaculate College (MIC), Limerick. graduates will be conferred with a University of Limerick Level 7 Bachelor of…

The overall aim of the Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Studies, Care and Education is to develop critically reflective, skilled and ethically aware professional Early Childhood Educators. The course will afford graduates from relevant disciplines an opportunity to enhance existing qualifications, and build on existing practical expertise, to obtain a recognised level 8 qualification in…

The new MA in Mentoring, Management & Leadership in the Early Years (MML) commenced in January 2017. It is a 90 ECTS credit programme with an exit award of a Post Graduate Diploma on completion of 60 ECTS credits.

The Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology (DECPsy) is a highly sought-after three-year, full-time professional training course for candidates interested in pursuing a career as an educational psychologist. This course will equip candidates with the necessary competencies to work in a range of autonomous and collaborative professional roles that are performed by educational psychologists (EPs)…

NOT RUNNING SEPT. ’20 TERM Start your childcare Practitioner journey at the Donahies! In conjunction with the College of Progressive Education, we are offering 2 modules this term of the QQI Level 5 Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Major Award. All 8 modules are required to complete the QQI L.5 ECCE Major Award. Requirements:…

The purpose of the Child Development module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence relevant to the theory and practice of child development and learning within early childhood care and education settings (ECCE). Learning Outcomes Explain the holistic development of the child to include physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional, moral, spiritual,…

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Part-time Location Cut Off Starts Time Days Duration Dublin 2 City Centre 16th Sept 2020 29th Sept 2020 6.30pm-9.30pm Wednesday 12 weeks Dundrum 16th Sept 2020 29th Sept 2020 6.30pm-9.30pm Wednesday 12 weeks Cork 16th Sept 2020 29th Sept 2020 6.30pm-9.30pm Wednesday 12 weeks Kerry 16th Sept 2020 29th Sept 2020 6.30pm-9.30pm Wednesday 12 weeks…

Research has found Play to be an effective therapeutic medium for children in difficult and challenging circumstances such as family changes, separation and divorce,  new schools, chronic illness and even death and dying. It is a natural means for children to work out difficulties they might face such as in making friends, dealing with excessive…

This course will qualify the learner to become a “therapeutic play practitioner” where the focus of their work will be to understand child development from a therapeutic perspective. They will be able to provide suitable therapeutic interventions in accordance with their knowledge and scope of the role of the therapeutic play practitioner in relation to;…

Tips for Raising Healthy Kids (USA Standards) Parents, teachers, and childcare providers – Learn what it takes to develop nurturing carer-child relationships Child development is a complex process, and being able to understand it will make raising healthy children more straightforward. During this course you will study various modules concerning child development, for example emotional…