This course draws from research in neuroscience, psychology, economics, anthropology, and programs implementation and evaluation in order to discuss Early Childhood Development and explore its role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Course curriculum

    1. Disclaimer

    2. Early Childhood Development for Sustainable Development

    3. The State of the World's Children

    4. How Brain Architecture Develops

    5. The Impact of Adversity & Toxic Stress

    6. Resilience & How to Foster It

    7. Module 1 Readings

    1. Development in Culture & Context

    2. Physical Development

    3. Cognitive Development and Perception

    4. Language Development

    5. Social Development

    6. Emotional Development & Temperament

    7. Module 2 Readings

    1. Physical Development

    2. Cognitive Development & Executive Function

    3. Language

    4. Socio-emotional Development

    5. Module 3 Readings

    1. 4.1 Introduction to Multi-sector Aspects

    2. 4.2 Health Programs

    3. 4.3 Nutrition and Parenting Programs

    4. Module 4 Readings

    1. 5.1 Social Protection Programs

    2. 5.2 Early Care and Education Programs

    3. 5.3 Child Protection Programs

    4. Module 5 Readings

    1. 6.1 Uganda Case Study

    2. 6.2 Community Based Programs

    3. 6.3 Programs for Children in Situations of Conflict, Disaster, and Migration

    4. Module 6 Readings

About this course

  • 40 lessons
  • 6 hours of video content

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand:

  • The way in which children grow during this most rapid phase of development (physical, social, cognitive, emotional).

  • How the environment interacts with the body to build brain architecture and influence children's growth and development.

  • Milestones of child development, what is it that children know and can do at birth, by the second year, by preschool age.

  • How child development and its contexts vary across cultures and societies.

  • How can programs and policies support children's development?

  • How can they best be implemented to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals related to children and youth?

  • How can innovation push forward the field of ECD program development and how can you participate?

Certification

You will receive a certificate of completion for Early Childhood Development for Sustainable Development. You will receive 10 SACE points.

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