Course Description

Are you training to be a psychologist and looking to study the early stages of childhood development? Or are you interested in the theories of renowned behavioral scientists Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson on infancy and child development? This online course will give you all the concepts you need to fully understand the crucial early stages and physical requirements of childhood development. We will be kicking off with a detailed discussion on the foundations of early childhood. Then we will thoroughly discuss these concepts from growth to maturation and the role of the environment on a child. Are you aware of Freud's views on the stages of growth? Research Freud's theory in the context of age groups and physical development as it has become a foundation of human development studies worldwide. 

Are you acquainted with the studies and proposed theories of Erikson on childhood development? We examine his ‘eight stages of humankind’. We will discuss these stages and the various conflicts every individual goes through from infancy until adolescence. Ever wondered when a child learns how to speak or becomes sensitive to light? We will investigate these milestones and perceptual development as they grow. We explore the role of parents, schools and relationships during development, which influences their behavior. We then delve into the complex changes that occur during pre-adolescence, puberty and adulthood.

The course will move on to the dietary requirements needed for growth. We examine the use of essential oils, vitamins and minerals and understand their role in a child's development. We analyze the lack of good nutrition or malnutrition can cause, along with possible diseases. Are you wondering what to feed a newborn baby? We investigate the importance of breastmilk, its essential nutrients and possible alternatives. The physical needs of a growing child are a significant matter in today's world, especially in developing countries where there is a crisis concerning the shortage of food. An understanding of crucial stages of development and adequate nutritional know-how is critical when it comes to supporting a healthy childhood. This online course on Alison.com will assist you with the right tools and concepts. So don't waste any more time and enroll now!

What you'll learn in this course?

• Early Childhood

• Nutrition

• Psychology

• Child Development