Learning centres on the emotional, intellectual and physical growth of the infants and their interactions within the family, and on the feelings of the observers and their reflections during and after the observations. Three presentations at the end of the first year. A degree in medicine, psychology or a recognised equivalent professional qualification. The gradually increasing independence of the child and the changing patterns of family relationships are directly observed. The child's first regular separation from the family is studied.
Attention is paid to the child's increasing capacity to symbolise, in language and play.
A degree in medicine, psychology or a recognised equivalent professional qualification. Students will attend a series of seminars over 2 years where they will be expected to bring detailed accounts of their work from a variety of professional contexts. These seminars will not provide supervision of work presented but will aim to link experience gained from the infant observation with the students working situation. Attention is paid to the student's work setting, experience of team work, and role within the team as well as the expectations and pressures of the institution. Seminars explore students' reactions to close observation of their own work.