Learning Outcomes

Definition and Types of Child Abuse

Recognizing Signs of Abuse and Neglect

Chronic Child Neglect

Implications for Child Welfare Organizations

Lesson Summary

How is child abuse and neglect defined in federal law? In this module, you will learn the major types of child abuse and neglect and how to identify the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect. You will also learn about chronic child neglect, types and examples as well as the effects on children and society.

Introduction

Factors Affecting the Consequences of Child Abuse

Child Maltreatment Prevention

In this module, you will learn about the factors affecting the consequences of child abuse and neglect such as the physical health consequences, psychological consequences, and so on. The module will also teach you about child maltreatment and prevention: past, present, and future.

Identifying Child Abuse and Neglect - Assessment

Gain insights into identifying and preventing child abuse and neglect with this free online childcare course.

Identifying Child Abuse and Neglect

International studies reveal that nearly three out of four children aged 2-4 regularly suffer from child abuse and neglect. However, this is preventable if you learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect, helping curb the adverse effects of this on the child and avert further damage. This course will equip you with relevant knowledge on identifying and reporting child abuse and negligence cases.

Legislation and Responsibilities in Safety Management

Safety Statement

In this module: Legislation and General Duties for Safety Management, you will learn about the main legal requirements for a school or workplace to create a safe and healthy place to work. You will also learn about the different roles and responsibilities in safety management, as well as the process of preparing a safety statement.

Risk Assessment

Control Measures

In this Module: Risk Assessment,  you will learn about hazards and risks. You also learn how to prepare controls to eliminate or reduce the likelihood of accidents and ill-health occurring, thereby allowing staff and students to work safely.

Emergency Planning and Accident Reporting

Health and Safety Management System

In this Module: Emergency Planning, Accident Reporting, and Safety Management Systems, you will learn about planning for emergency situations, and how to respond to and report work-related accidents. You will also discover the composition and roles and obligations of a safety committee.

Managing Safety and Health in Schools - Assessment

Learn about effective health and safety management in schools and workplaces with this free online training course.

Managing Safety and Health in Schools

This free online course on Managing Health and Safety in Schools will teach you about the health and safety regulations that are found in schools and workplaces around the world. In a school or workplace, safety is everyone's responsibility. This online safety training course will familiarize you with health and safety regulations, recommendations, and emergency preparedness measures. So why wait? Enroll today!!

Disabilities and Special Needs

Effects of Disability

Communication and Interaction

This module will explore Special Education and define Special Education Needs - SEN. We will discuss important SEN laws and various categories of SEN. You will understand the effects of disabilities and the matters of discrimination and inclusion. Then, we will delve into classroom strategies for various subjects and teaching technologies.

Course assessment - Handling Disabilities and Special Education Needs

Explore various classroom methods and technologies for teaching children with disabilities in this free online course.

Handling Disabilities and Special Education Needs

Does your job role require teaching and caring for children with disabilities? This course emphasises specific methodologies proven to aid the education of pupils with special needs. Explore the laws which cater to children and young people with learning disabilities and developmental limitations. Explore the different forms of special education designed for different types of disabilities. Enrol and have the latest knowledge at your fingertips.

Definition Of Oppositional Defiant Disorder

The History Of Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Epidemiology Of ODD

Oppositional Behavior In Psychoanalytic Theory

Prognosis Of ODD

Treatment Approaches Of ODD

In this module, we cover the fundamentals of oppositional defiant disorder in children. We discuss its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. We then delve into the history and epidemiology of ODD. Furthermore, we explore the role of oppositional behavior in psychoanalysis and treatment approaches for ODD.

Course assessment

This free online child psychology course studies the causes, symptoms and treatment of this complex behavioral disorder.

Child Development Oppositional Defiant Disorder

This child psychology course lays out the fundamentals of disruptive behavior disorders experienced by children, including oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). We describe the symptoms of this disorder and explain how it develops and the various methods of treating it. We also take a closer look at the psychological history, epidemiology and etiology of ODD. We then examine the role of family relationships in helping children to manage ODD.

Introduction to Student Development

Developmental Trends

This module differentiates between learning and development and outlines ways that students' development is relevant to teachers. You will be introduced to different developmental models such as the staircase model and the kaleidoscope model of development.

Trends in Height and Weight

The Effects of Puberty

Development of Motor Skills

Health and Illness

You will learn about puberty and the types of physical changes that occur during puberty. You will be introduced to trends in the height and weight in students, and factors that contribute to a rise in obesity levels. The module also describes the importance of developing motor skills in young children.

Jean Piaget’s Theory

The Sensorimotor Stage

The Preoperational Stage

The Concrete Operational Stage

The Formal Operational Stage

This module introduces the work of the famous Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget who developed the four stage cognitive development theory. The module outlines the ages at which each of Piaget's stages occur and  describes each of the four stages in detail.

Introduction to Social Development

Erik Erikson’s Theory

Abraham Maslow’s Theory

This module introduces research into social development such as Erikson's eight stage model of social development. You will learn how changes in social development affect student behaviour in the classroom.

Introduction to Moral Development

Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory

Carol Gilligan's Theory

Character Education

You will learn how to distinguish between morality and moral development, and between morality of justice and morality of care. The module introduces the work theorists such as Kolberg and his theory of moral development, and Gilligan's theory of moral development.

Introduction to Student Diversity

Individual Learning Styles

Multiple Intelligences

Gifted and Talented Students

This module introduces the concept of individual learning styles in students. You will learn how to distinguish between field dependence and field independence, and between the two cognitive styles of impulsivity and reflectivity.

Introduction to Gender Differences

Physical Differences in Gender Roles

Social, Academic and Cognitive Difference in Gender Roles

This module describes ways that gender differences affect students in day-to-day classroom life, and what are the implications of gender differences in the classroom. You will learn about differences in the way that boys and girls usually socially interact, and how teachers can influence gender roles.

Introduction to Cultural Differences

Cultural Differences in Language

Cultural Differences in Attitudes and Beliefs

Accommodating Cultural Diversity

You will learn about bilingualism and compare and contrast the two second language teaching techniques - total immersion and additive approach. The module helps you identify what a culture is and how language is used differently across various cultures.

Understanding Student Development and Diversity Assessment

Learn how to improve teaching and instructional methods with this student development and diversity training course.

Understanding Student Development and Diversity

Alison's free online Student Development and Diversity training course will give you a solid grasp of the main development factors involved in student growth. To be an effective instructor or teacher, one must have a good understanding of student development and student diversity. With this course, you will take an in-depth look at the physical, cognitive, social, and moral development of students, which you can then put into practical use.

Understanding the Importance of Speech Therapy

Who Are SLPs and How Do They Work?

Exercises for Speech Therapy and Language Development

Children with Speech Disorders and Public Speaking

This module discusses different speech-related problems and their causes. You will also learn how speech therapy is important to resolve these conditions and the role speech therapists can play in it. Finally, the module explores how to teach public speaking skills to children having speech-related problems.

The Fundamentals of Speech Therapy for Children - Course Assessment

This free online course explains how speech therapists treat speech-related disorders to help patients speak clearly.

The Fundamentals of Speech Therapy for Children

This short course presents you with an ideal opportunity to learn about speech therapy as a profession. We explain how to identify various speech disorders and their causes. Our primary emphasis is on speech-related problems faced by children and we provide various strategies to help children overcome disabilities to speak more clearly. The course also shows you how to boost children’s confidence by helping them hone their public speaking skills.

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