What you need to know
Subject Outcomes
Below you will find a detailed breakdown of the subjects you will be doing in your Child Psychology Comprehensive Course. Here’s what you can expect to learn:
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Educare Didactics | This subject equips students with essential teaching principles and strategies for working effectively in early childhood development environments. Students gain knowledge of lesson planning, classroom management, learning theories, and the role of the educator in child development. Emphasis is placed on holistic child-centred education, developmental appropriateness, inclusive learning environments, and assessment methods. By the end of the course, students are able to design and implement structured learning experiences that support the cognitive, emotional, and social development of young children in diverse educational settings. |
| Understanding Learning Psychology | This subject examines how individuals acquire knowledge, develop skills, and modify behaviour through various learning processes. Students explore key psychological theories such as behaviourism, cognitive development, constructivism, and social learning, alongside factors influencing learning like motivation, memory, emotion, and environment. Emphasis is placed on applying learning theory to real-life educational settings, analysing the learner's experience, and promoting effective teaching strategies. By the end of the course, students can evaluate and apply psychological principles to enhance learning outcomes across diverse educational contexts. |
| Early Childhood Development | This subject focuses on leadership and management principles within early childhood education centres. Students explore organisational structures, staff supervision, budgeting, record-keeping, policy implementation, and regulatory compliance. Emphasis is placed on effective communication, team building, conflict resolution, and the creation of inclusive, well-managed learning environments. By the end of the course, students are able to manage an early childhood centre efficiently, ensuring the delivery of quality care and education in line with national standards . |
| Education | This subject explores the foundations, purpose, and practice of education within personal, social, and national development frameworks. Students examine key philosophical, psychological, sociological, and historical perspectives that influence how education systems are structured and how teaching and earning take place. Emphasis is placed on understanding learner development, inclusive education, classroom management, and the professional responsibilities of educators within the South African education system. By the end of the course, students will be able to critically reflect on the role of education in society and apply theoretical and practical knowledge to support effective, inclusive, and ethical teaching practices. |
| Child Psychology: | This subject explores the psychological development of children from infancy through adolescence. Students learn about major developmental theories, genetic and environmental influences, prenatal and postnatal growth, emotional and cognitive development, and the impact of family, peers, and culture. Emphasis is placed on ethical research practices, behavioural genetics, developmental disorders, and the integration of biological, social, and contextual factors. By the end of the course, students can apply theoretical insights to real-world situations and demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the diverse factors shaping child behaviour and mental development. |
| Safety First Aid | This subject introduces foundational first aid knowledge and practical skills required in emergency response situations. Students learn to assess injuries, provide immediate care for wounds, burns, fractures, bleeding, and shock, and perform CPR and rescue breathing. Emphasis is placed on legal and ethical responsibilities, safety procedures, infection control, and managing various types of emergencies in different environments. By the end of the course, students are equipped to confidently and correctly apply life-saving interventions and support victims until professional medical help arrives. |
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Now that you have completed the theory section of your course, you can go to the practical component of your course.