Minor Award Name Child Development Award Code 5N1764 Level 5 Suggested resources to support delivery: Theme/Topic Type Relevance Author/Source Web Link Theory of Development Holistic Development Book This is an excellent resource book for teachers/tutors. It comprehensively outlines Holistic Development as well as theories of Child Development. It provides very useful web links and up to date activities for paired and group work such as case studies Bruce,T ;Meggitt C;Grenier,J Published by Hodder Education
Book and ebook A must buy as a teacher reference book for developmental milestones, illustrations are dated, however, the comprehensive attention to detail is very useful. Sheridan, M. From Birth to Five Years Children's Developmental Progress Third Edition Published by NFER Publishing Company DVD Although it was released in 2001 I have found this to be an invaluable resource as a visual support for conception, pregnancy, birth as well as a fantastic insight into holistic development. Robert Winston presents in a very informed approachable manner. The Human Body an incredible journey from Birth to Death – BBC Book An excellent introduction to Childcare , some colleges use this as a set text , holistic milestones are very well explained, as is Child Development theory . Walker, M, Beaver, M, Brewster, J. Neaum, S, Tallack, J
Apply Theories to ECCE setting Book Great reference for applying theory to practice and introducing students to best international practice. School Providing an Inspirational After School Programme of Activities for 4 -12 Year old Published by Barnardos Website Self Evaluation Tool Creating and using the learning environment Document Children’s Book All the Child Development text books listed above have good sections devoted to observational research . This Book a practical guide to the theory of observational research. Hobart, C., Frankel, J., & Walker, M. (2009) A Practical Guide to Observation and assessment . 4th ed. Nd: Oxford.
Aistear The Childhood Curriculum Framework for children 0-6 in Ireland PDF/Book Essential for all childcare students as it discusses principles and themes relevant to ECEC. Equally discusses the role of the adult in supporting the developmental needs of children and what is age and stage appropriate. In addition it discusses the role of play, partnership with parents, interactions and assessments. NCCA-National Council for Curriculum and Assessment Hardcopy Available from Government Publications Dublin Siolta –National Quality Framework for ECE Manuals available on line Both principles and standards are relevant to the developmental of children and the role of the practitioner in providing for them. CECDE Hardcopy Available from Government Publications Dublin Child Care (Pre School Regulations 2006 Online Regulations that childcare practitioners are required to adhere to in particular Reg 5 regarding the health welfare and development of the child Government Stationary Office Dublin National Standard for preschool services 2010 Online These guidelines are linked to regulations and are considered to be best practice in relation to providing for the development and learning of the child Government Available online Child development theories Online A basic introduction to child development theories Including emotional cognitive language social , behaviourist and play theorists Centre for Learning Innovation © State of New South Wales, Department of Education and Training, 2006 A basic introduction to child development theories 2/16