Course Summary
As parents and educators, we share a common goal: to provide our children with the best possible start in life. The journey from pre-birth through early childhood and beyond is a critical period that lays the foundation for a lifetime of growth, well-being, and success. Welcome to our transformative micro-credential!
Imagine a delicate dance between our genetic makeup and the world around us. In this micro-credential, you'll explore how these two forces intertwine to shape a child's identity and potential. From the very beginning, we have a unique opportunity to set the stage for optimal health and brain development. Every interaction, every experience - whether it's a bedtime story, a hug or a stimulating playtime - leaves an imprint on a young mind. As parents and professionals, we hold the power to nurture these seeds of potential. Let's sow them wisely! Our curriculum draws from cutting-edge neuroscience, psychology and education research. You'll gain insights into how a child's brain develops, how emotions shape learning and how to create enriching environments that foster growth. Explore the fascinating trajectory from early childhood to adulthood. Understand the milestones, challenges and joys along the way. Armed with knowledge, you'll be better equipped to guide and support the young minds in your care. Let's empower ourselves with knowledge. By understanding the science behind development, we become architects of brighter futures. Our children deserve nothing less.
This online micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
What is a Digital Badge?
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsThere are no specific entry requirements for this micro-credential.
Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student.
CQUniversity staff must go to EMPower Learning to access to this micro-credential. Please note it may take up to 48 hours for your micro-credential completion to be reflected in EMPower Learning.
Course Details
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
10hours of online self-paced learning.
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- Understand how a child's brain develops and its impact on cognitive, emotional and social development.
- Apply evidence-based strategies from neuroscience, psychology and education to optimise young minds' health, learning and well-being in educational settings.
Assessment:
Online Quiz
Award
Digital Badge via Credly
Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio.