Level 4 Certificate in Neuroscience in Early Years

Aims of the course

These are to:

• Focus on the study of neuroscience in Early Years
• Understand neurons, synaptogenesis and how the social brain develops
• Offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
• Understand self-regulation and the factors that can affect its development.
• Understand types of stress and adverse childhood experiences.
• Develop new practical skills for working with children from birth to seven years
• Distinguish between behaviourist and relational approaches to behaviour management.
• Provide knowledge for those seeking employment in the Early Years sector.
• Develop employability skills
• Learners are required to be in employment/work placement to fulfil the Learning.

Structure

The units for this programme have been selected to offer learners the best opportunities for progression both academically and professionally. In order to achieve the Level 4 Certificate in Neuroscience in Early Years, learners need to successfully complete all 4 mandatory units.

The units are:

• Understand neuroscience as part of effective early years practice
• Understand adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on children’s stress response system
• Contemporary thinking and research from the neurosciences about child development from birth to seven years
• Implementing neuroscience-informed change through practitioner-led enquiry

How the course is delivered

This Level 4 Certificate in Neuroscience in Early Years is delivered via a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which provides access to case studies, learning materials and activities, presentations and web links. Online tutor support and guidance is provided throughout the course, where learners can interact with the tutors, get feedback on their progress and submit their work electronically. This helps you to build the relevant skills progressively, as you receive feedback and support from your tutor during this time. As the course is delivered online, this enables learners to study any time, any place through immediate access to VLE.

Assessment

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. Knowledge-based outcomes can be assessed using non-mandatory assessment tasks. Skills-based outcomes must be achieved with reference to a real work environment and must include direct observation within the workplace.

Certification

After successful completion, students will gain CPD Level 4 Certificate in Neuroscience in Early Years . In order to achieve Level 4 Certificate in Neuroscience in Early Years learners must successfully complete all 4 mandatory units.

Fees
Total course fee: £250.00

Please contact us for a customised monthly payment plan

Duration
3 months.
(Student study commitment would be a minimum of 5-6 hours a week.)

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