Introduction
This new course combines two highly topical themes within child development and early years provision – neuroscience and self-regulation.
This course is designed to give learners a gentle introduction to neuroscience, and share some of the remarkable insights it has given us in terms of how the infant brain develops and how this is affected by a range of external influences. For example, advances in technology mean we can now see the damaging effects stress, trauma and a lack of adult care and affection can have on the developing structures of the brain and how these can detrimentally affect learning and behaviour. We can also see the positive affects of affectionate and responsive care givers relationships and nurturing care environments.
This course also explores the topic of self-regulation in early years, which are a critical set of skills that help children remain calm, attentive and able to deal with powerful emotions such as fear, anger and sadness.
As well as explaining the theory behind the science, this course will provide learners with practical advice in terms of how to promote health brain development in the critical first seven years of life, and how they can support children to develop those vital self-regulation skills.
Course code
ONSR
Location
Varies
Duration
It will involve 105 hours of personal learning to complete. Most students complete the course in 12 weeks, averaging almost 9 hours of personal learning per week.
Entry Requirements
Important Notice for All Course Attendees To attend and complete the course, you must bring valid photographic identification. Acceptable forms of ID include:
- A valid UK passport
- A full or provisional UK driving licence
Please note:
Failure to present a valid photo ID on the day may result in you being unable to complete the course.
This requirement is part of our compliance procedures and is essential for verifying participant identity.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Course Content
The Level 2 Award in an Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years comprises two mandatory units as follows:
Unit 1 – Understanding neuroscience in early years
Unit 2 – Understanding self-regulation and how to nurture this in children from birth to seven years
Assessments
The learning materials include an assessment, which allows learners to demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes associated with each unit. Learners should complete the assessment remotely and submit it via the college’s online learning platform.
Course Contact Details
E: openlearning@dumgal.ac.uk
T: 01387 734199