Course title :  Child Development: Executive Functions  

Discover the intricacies of child development and executive functions in our comprehensive course. Executive functions are crucial cognitive processes that influence a child's ability to plan, organize, and manage tasks. Explore key topics such as working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control, and understand their impact on a child's academic and social success. This course equips educators, parents, and child development professionals with essential insights and practical strategies to support children's growth in these critical areas. Enhance your understanding of child development, and foster the executive functions necessary for lifelong learning and success. Join us on this journey of nurturing young minds.

Description

Our "Child Development: Executive Functions" course provides a deep dive into the critical cognitive processes that shape a child's ability to manage tasks, make decisions, and adapt to various situations. Executive functions encompass a range of essential skills, including working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control, all of which profoundly influence a child's academic performance and social interactions. Through this comprehensive course, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of these crucial functions, exploring their developmental milestones, assessment methods, and effective strategies for nurturing them in children. Whether you're an educator, parent, or child development professional, this course empowers you to support children's growth, setting them on a path to success. Elevate your expertise and help children reach their full potential.

Why Online ?

  • Cost effective - Typically UK diploma starts from GBP £3000 per annum, but with online study, you can enjoy saving more than 60% on your educational investment.
  • Practical Content - The coursework is immediately applicable to the careers, and you can earn long-term gains including increase in salary and promotions
  • Study anytime, anywhere - You don't have to attend a College campus, so you can study from anywhere in the world. The online delivery enables you to download the lecture notes, submit assignments wherever you are.
  • Assessments - Assessment is via assignment submission

Who is this course for?

Career path

  1. Educational Specialist: Become an expert in child development, helping educators and schools implement strategies to enhance executive functions in students.

  2. Child Psychologist: Specialize in understanding and addressing executive function challenges in children, providing assessments and interventions.

  3. Parenting Coach: Assist parents in fostering their child's executive functions, offering guidance and support for healthy cognitive development.

  4. Special Education Teacher: Work with children who have executive function difficulties and develop individualized education plans.

  5. Pediatric Occupational Therapist: Support children in developing executive function skills through therapeutic interventions.

  6. Behavior Analyst: Apply behavior analysis techniques to improve executive functions and behaviors in children.

  7. Child Development Consultant: Offer your expertise to organizations and individuals seeking guidance on executive function and child development matters.

Duration

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

    • 6 Months
    • 9 Months
Entry Requirements

In order to apply you should have either:

    • OR;
Course Content
    1. Introduction to Executive Functions
      • Explore the fundamentals of executive functions and their significance in child development.
    2. Developmental Milestones
      • Learn about the age-specific milestones in the development of executive functions in children.
    3. Working Memory
      • Delve into the concept of working memory and how it influences a child's learning and problem-solving abilities.
    4. Inhibitory Control
      • Understand inhibitory control and its role in regulating impulses and behaviors in children.
    5. Cognitive Flexibility
      • Explore cognitive flexibility and its impact on adaptability and creative thinking in young minds.
    6. Assessment and Evaluation
      • Learn various assessment methods and tools to measure executive functions in children.
    7. Support and Intervention
      • Discover effective strategies and interventions for nurturing and enhancing executive functions.
    8. Real-World Applications
      • Explore how executive functions relate to academic success, social interactions, and overall well-being.
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Assessment

Assessment is via assignment submission

Fee Structure

The fee for the programme is as follows:

    • 6 Months - Accelerated mode @ GBP £1250
    • 9 Months - Standard mode @ GBP £950
Fee payment plans

The programme offers following fee payment plans:

    6 months programme● Payment option (a): GBP £416 x 3 monthly instalments
    ● Payment option (b): GBP £1187.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)
    9 months programme● Payment option (c): GBP £190 x 5 monthly instalments
    ● Payment option (d): GBP £475 x 2 quarterly instalments
    ● Payment option (e): GBP £902.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)
Accreditation

The programme is awarded by London School of International Business

How to apply?

Simply follow the 2 steps given below to apply:
1. Fill application form on-line at https://www.educationtraining.org.uk/enrolment-form/start.html
2. Pay application fee of GBP £10
(This can be paid online using credit or debit card)

Please visit our online application form to apply.