Learning Outcomes

Problematic Behavior

Understanding Behavior

Behavior in Context

Lesson Summary

This module introduces you to some of the definitions and causes of behavioral difficulties. You will learn the behavioral difficulties present in children and what symptoms they might exhibit. Also, you will gain insight into behavioral differences between male and female students.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD

Oppositional Defiant Disorder - ODD

Conduct Disorder - CD

In this module, you will learn more about different disorders that may cause students to behave in a problematic way (ADHD, ODD, and CD).  It is important to understand that students who are diagnosed with these disorders require individualized approaches and support in order to overcome their struggles.

Redirecting Behavior - SF3R

Practices for Behavior Management

Classroom Management

In this module, you will learn more about the Redirecting Behavior Model, known as the SF3R. This module exemplifies methodology pertinent to working with children with behavioral difficulties. You will also learn about efficacious techniques encompassing behavior redirection and classroom management.

Behavior Contracts

Anger Redirection

Depression in Children

In this module, you will learn more about specific techniques for behavior management that can be used in practice. You will learn about how Behavior Contracts can help children manage their behavior and the phases of making such a contract. You will also learn more about how to redirect anger and work with students who show signs of depression.

Behavior Difficulties in School - Course Assessment

Learn how to help students overcome various classroom behavioral problems in this free online teacher training course.

Behavior Difficulties in School

This teacher training course provides an invaluable opportunity to learn about students’ behavioral difficulties and how to overcome them. We introduce you to the potential causes and consequences of behavioral problems and then provide a deeper understanding of the correct strategies and approaches you can use to help students who struggle to control their behavior. Enroll to learn how to make your classroom a healthy learning environment.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Characteristics of Children with Autism

The Effects of Music

Music Education

Music Education and Children with Special Needs

The Effects of Music on Autism

Effect of Music on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Music Therapy

In this module, we explore how music can be used to educate children with autism spectrum disorder. We discuss the various characteristics of autism, including sensory sensitivity, motor skills, and other factors that affect communication and development. We then examine the importance of music education for children with special needs.

Course assessment

This free online special needs education course explains how music advances childhood cognitive and social development.

Music in Education for Children With Special Needs

This special educational needs (SEN) course covers autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We discuss autism’s nature, causes and prevalence. We go through the characteristics of autism and explain how to help children acquire new skills and manage obsessive behavior. We also outline the benefits of using music as a tool for teaching and therapy, particularly for children with ASD, and describe the impact of music therapy on children with special needs.

Introduction to Early Childhood Development

Assessing and Supporting Development

Communication Skills for Parents and Educators

In this module, you will be introduced to early childhood development theories and the physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development milestones in young children before studying how family, community, and socioeconomic factors influence early childhood development and the role of parenting styles in childhood development.

Early Childhood Development Course - Course Assessment

Learn how your young children grow and develop to realise their full potential in this free online training course

Early Childhood Development Course

Early childhood development (ECD) offers a window of opportunity to shape a child’s holistic development and future. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the stages of early childhood, theories, milestones, and best practices for fostering growth in children from birth to age eight. Students will explore the role of caregivers, developmental assessment, and the impact of environment and parenting styles on growth.

Learning Difficulties

The Process of Learning

Learning Skills

Manifestations of Learning Difficulties

In this module, you will learn the definition of learning difficulties. You will gain insight into the process of learning. You will learn more about the main learning skills. You will also explore how learning difficulties usually manifest in the classroom setting.

Learning Strategies

Learning Strategies in the Classroom

Dimensions of Learning

Learning Styles

In this module, you will learn more about different learning strategies and learning styles. You will learn about dimensions of learning and why they are important for the learning process. You will also gain insight into the different types of learning styles learners use and how they affect their needs in the classroom.

Learning Difficulty: Dyslexia

Learning Difficulty: Dysgraphia

Learning Difficulty: Dyscalculia

Learning Difficulty: Dyspraxia

In this module, you will learn more about specific learning difficulties. You will also learn about the characteristics of these disorders, how to recognize them and which strategies can be used in the classroom to help students who have these difficulties.

Auditory Processing Disorder

Visual Processing Disorder

Attention Deficit Disorder

In this module, you will learn more about visual processing disorder and auditory processing disorder. You will also learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder. You will gain insight into certain symptoms and signs of those disorders in students. You will be able to learn more about strategies that can be used in order to help those students.

Learning Difficulties in the Classroom - Assessment

Discover useful strategies needed for teaching children with learning difficulties in this free online course.

Learning Difficulties in the Classroom

This course provides a valuable opportunity to examine the strategies needed for teaching children with learning difficulties. It will introduce practical activities that promote effective learning in the classroom and a sense of inclusion. Both educators and parents will gain a more comprehensive understanding of instructional strategies tailored to students with learning difficulties, enhancing their awareness of these students' unique needs.

Early Childhood

Communication and Language

The Prenatal Period

This module introduces some of the main characteristics of early childhood. You will learn about the importance of parental involvement in children's early development and gain insight into some of the main activities parents can do to help their children develop.

Activities With Newborns

First Year of Childhood

Order, Speech, and Play

In this module, you will learn more about the characteristics of newborns and the activities and strategies that are needed for their intellectual development. You will also learn more about children in their first year of life. You will gain insight into their needs and how to cater to them.

Emotional Development

Self-Discovery

The Importance of Play and Toys

Speech, Drawing, and Child's Space

In this module, you will learn more about children's development throughout their second and third years of life. You will learn more about their emotional needs and how they discover their own personalities. You will gain insight into games and activities parents and educators can perform to help with children's development.

Reading Skills

Preparation for Reading

Preparation for Mathematical Thinking

Drawing and Mental Capabilities

In this module, you will learn more about children's development from the third to the sixth year of life. You will learn how to encourage children to start developing their reading skills and how to prepare them to develop their mathematical and logical thinking skills. You will also gain insight into how children learn in these formative years.

Theories of Intelligence

Development of Giftedness

Self-Confidence

Theories About IQ

In this module, you will learn more about popular theories of intelligence. You will also learn about how abilities are developed in gifted children. You will gain insight into the importance of self-confidence in the development of children. Also, you will learn more information about the role of IQ in the child's development.

Fundamentals of Raising Gifted and Intelligent Children - Course Assessment

Discover strategies and activities needed for raising intelligent and gifted children in this free online course.

Fundamentals of Raising Gifted and Intelligent Children

This course provides you with an invaluable opportunity to learn about raising gifted and intelligent children. You will be introduced to the main activities needed from birth and early childhood for the development of gifted and intelligent children. Educators and parents need to develop a deeper understanding of strategies for raising gifted children, which empowers them to effectively cater to the children's needs.

What is Discipline?

Setting Boundaries in Family

Surprising Reasons Why Kids Misbehave

How to Discipline Kids with Positive and Negative Consequences

Ways to Teach Kids Self-Discipline Skills

How to Discipline Our Child in Public

How to Discipline Our Toddler Using Time-Outs

The Importance of Consistency and Calm

This module will begin by helping you analyze the different types of child discipline. We will also help you find information on ways to develop good discipline in early childhood. You will have the opportunity to evaluate both Why are boundaries important for children and the process to establish healthy boundaries in children.

Early Childhood Discipline and Boundaries - Course assessment

This free online child psychology course explains the importance of discipline and setting boundaries in children.

Early Childhood Discipline and Boundaries

This child psychology course explores the positive and negative aspects of children's discipline including developing good discipline in early childhood. We discuss the role of boundaries in children and the surprising reasons why kids misbehave. We also focus on the development of disciplining kids with positive and negative consequences. This course will answer questions like "How to discipline toddlers using time-outs?"

Hyperactivity Disorder in Children

Classification of Hyperactivity Disorder

Etiology of Hyperactivity Disorder

This module introduces you to some of the definitions and classifications of hyperactivity disorder. You will learn about the types of hyperactivity disorders and about the history of the disorder. Also, you will gain insight into the possible causes and research of possible causes of hyperactivity disorder.

Symptoms of Hyperactivity Disorder

Interactions With the Environment

Indicators of Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit

This module introduces you to some of the main symptoms of hyperactivity disorder. You will learn about how these symptoms can be noticed in, among others, motor skills, attention, perception, social-emotional functioning, speech and other areas.

Diagnosis of Hyperactivity Disorder

Standardized Scales

Other Possible Diagnoses

In this module, you will learn more about the process of diagnosing someone with hyperactivity disorder. You will be able to learn more about some necessary steps in diagnosing ADHD, like interviews, information from school, standardized scales, and more. You will also learn more about the main symptoms needed to diagnose ADHD.

Therapy With Family

Helpful Strategies in School

Medication Therapy

In this module, you will learn more about therapy and therapeutic techniques for treating hyperactivity disorder. You will be able to read more about therapy with the family and within the family, as well as advice for therapeutic techniques for children with ADHD in school. Also, you will learn to properly react to certain behaviors.

Hyperactivity Disorder in Children - Course Assessment

Discover strategies and methods for working with students with hyperactivity disorder in this free online course.

This ADHD course provides an invaluable opportunity to learn about hyperactivity disorder. You will be introduced to its symptoms and classifications. Educators and parents need to develop a deeper understanding of hyperactivity disorder and its impact on students to implement the correct strategies and approaches that will help children who struggle to control their behaviour. Enrol now for invaluable insight into hyperactivity disorder.

Definition and History

DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for SLD

Causes of Specific Learning Disorder

Theories Explaining Causes of SLD

Clinical Symptoms of Specific Learning Disorder

In this module, we will delve into what a specific learning disorder is. Along with its definition, we will also look at the history behind this disability. We will also examine some of the theories explaining the causes of this disorder. We look at the list of symptoms associated with this disability and the relevant diagnostic criteria.

SLD and Dyslexia

Comorbidities With Specific Learning Disorder

Peer Bullying And Specific Learning Disorder

Language and Specific Learning Disorder

Treatment Approaches

Family Education Programs İn Special Education

This module will look at the various types of specific learning disorders. We will be examining the prevalence of psychiatric comorbidity associated with this disorder among children. The role of peer bullying and how children with SLD can have language difficulties will be discussed. We also look at the various treatment options available.

Child Development: Specific Learning Disorders - Course assessment

Explore the causes, types and treatment options for various childhood learning disorders in this free online course.

Child Development: Specific Learning Disorders

This childhood development course covers the diagnosis, symptoms and treatment options for various learning disabilities. Many young people around the world struggle with such academic disorders so we provide psychological analysis and practical ways forward for children, parents and teachers. We examine various approaches and teaching methods proposed by psychologists that can help children to overcome learning challenges from an early age.

Dyslexia - Definitions

Dyslexia - Signs

Dyslexia -  Identification

This module introduces you to definitions of dyslexia and the main signs of dyslexia. You will learn to spot those main signs that may help you identify a child with dyslexia. Also, you will gain insight into the identification process and criteria that guide professionals in diagnosing dyslexia.

What Can Teachers Do?

Inclusive Lessons

Social and Emotional Impacts of Dyslexia

In this module, you will learn more about specific working methods with students with dyslexia. You will also be given advice and tips on how educators can help students with learning difficulties. In addition, you will learn more about the social and emotional impacts dyslexia has on students and how to help those students.

Specific Learning Difficulties - Dyslexia in School Environments – Course Assessment

Learn how to teach children with special educational needs (SEN) in this free online course that focuses on dyslexia.

Specific Learning Difficulties - Dyslexia in School Environments

This SEN teacher training course provides an invaluable opportunity to learn about dyslexia. We go through the definitions and symptoms of this common learning disorder and use examples to show you how to identify the condition in practice. Educators need to develop an understanding of dyslexia to find effective ways of working with students with this difficulty. This SEN training course provides strategies for teaching dyslexic students.

The Critical vs Sensitive Periods of Brain Development

Early Developmental Milestones

Critical Periods & Plasticity

This module will begin by helping you analyze the impact of brain development. We will also help you find information on the importance of early childhood experiences for brain development. You will have the opportunity to evaluate toxic stress and brain development. We will help you answer questions like "What is brain development?"

Early Childhood Brain Development and Growth - Course assessment

This free online child psychology course explains how early childhood experiences affect brain development and growth.

Early Childhood Brain Development and Growth

The brain is the most complex part of the human body. This child psychology course discusses the important role played by early childhood experiences in brain development and explains how to encourage a child's mental growth. We guide you through early developmental milestones and provide activities that can help children to meet them. Sign up for this child psychology course to acquire crucial childcare skills that enhance childhood development.

Introduction to Child Playwork

Playwork and Playworkers

Educational and Learning Benefits of Playwork

Economic and Social Benefits of Playwork

Health Benefits of Playwork

In this module, we will get an in-depth understanding of playwork, its history and key principles. We will also recognise the roles and responsibilities of playworkers along with the challenges they face. An examination of the numerous types of benefits that playwork provides will be carried out such as economic, educational and overall wellbeing.

Developmental Benefits of Playwork

Negative Impact of Play Deprivation

Designing Play Spaces

Health and Safety Management in Playwork

In this module, we will delve into the impact of play on a child's overall development and how it affects growth. We will also go through the concepts of play deprivation, play bias and understand their consequences on children. The important aspects of designing play spaces will be looked at along with the necessary component of health and safety.

Playwork in Child Development - Course assessment

Learn how letting children take more control over their playtime improves child development in this free online course.

Playwork in Child Development

This childcare and child psychology course discusses the basic principles, benefits and impact that playwork can have on childhood development. We examine the roles and responsibilities of playworkers in ensuring that children are provided with an inclusive learning environment in which to play. We lay out the enormous benefits that playwork provides in improving a child's mental health as they learn and acquire social and communication skills.

Understanding Child Psychology

Key Theories in Child Psychology

Methods of Studying Child Psychology

Applications of Child Psychology in Real-Life Settings

This module covers concepts related to understanding child psychology and its importance for parents and caregivers, key theories in child psychology, methods of studying child psychology, and the applications of child psychology in real-life settings.

Physical and Motor Development

Cognitive Development in Infants and Toddlers

Emotional and Social Development

Early Learning and Environmental Influences

This module examines various aspects of physical and motor development, as well as brain growth in early childhood. It also discusses the impact of diet on cognitive and physical growth, the role of sleep in these processes, cognitive development in infants and toddlers, and how different attachment styles influence future relationships.

Cognitive and Academic Growth

Emotional and Social Changes

Family and Cultural Influences

This module explores how children develop reasoning and problem-solving skills, the factors that shape self-concept and confidence, the progression of physical growth during middle childhood, and the impact of family structure and interactions on social and emotional development.

Physical and Cognitive Changes

Academic and Career Readiness

Family, Culture, and Societal Influences

This module explores adolescence as a period of significant physical changes that influence emotional well-being. It examines puberty and hormonal fluctuations, how these changes impact emotions and mood, cognitive strategies to boost learning and performance, and the evolving family dynamics as adolescents pursue independence.

Diploma in Child Psychology and Development - First Interim Assessment

This section assesses the first part of this course Diploma in Child Psychology and Development derived from different topics extracted from modules one to module four.

Temperament and Personality Development

Self-Identity and Gender Development

Learning Styles and Intelligence

Emotional and Behavioural Differences

This module explores different temperament types and their influence on behaviour, the roles of environment and genetics in shaping personality, the stages involved in a child's self-identity development, the impact of learning styles on learning, and common emotional traits in children along with their significance in development.

Learn child psychology and how early experiences influence future success and well-being in this free online course.

Diploma in Child Psychology and Development

Childhood experiences shape future success. Positive experiences foster adaptability, while negative ones lead to challenges. This course explores child psychology, development, parenting styles and their long-term impact on individuals’ lives. This course was reviewed and approved by a qualified subject matter expert, Kashmaila Gulzar, a psychologist and mental health consultant. Enrol today to enhance your knowledge on child psychology.