Child Growth and Development

By Divya Divya

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Delivery type In-person class

Capacity 0 Students

Level All levels

Duration 140 Weeks

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$ Price
$800

Delivery type
100% Online

Duration
4 Weeks

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Program Outline

British Columbia’s child care sector is expanding, and it needs people who understand how children actually develop. Winston College’s Child Growth and Development (ECEA01) course covers core developmental theory — including Piaget, Erikson, and Bronfenbrenner — and applies it directly to real early-learning settings.
This isn’t a loosely self-paced module. It’s a structured 4-week, 64-hour course with weekly topics, assignments, and instructor support from start to finish, giving you a working understanding of developmental milestones from birth through age six and the observation skills used every day in early learning environments across BC.

Program Admission Requirements

All applicants must be high school graduated or equivalent.
Age must 19 years or older to be consider as a Mature student
Applicants must demonstrate at least one accepted English language proficiency qualification (e.g. IELTS Academic 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 46+, CELPIP, Duolingo 95+, PTE Academic 43+, and other accepted tests

For more information, view our Admission Requirements

What You’ll Learn

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to

Analyze major theories of child growth and development
Explain developmental milestones from birth to six years
Assess developmental progress across physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional domains
Identify genetic, environmental, and cultural factors that influence individual development
Recognize indicators of developmental delays and atypical development
Conduct basic observations using accepted observation techniques to support planning for children’s learning
Reflect on professional practice and the role of the ECEA in supporting holistic child development

4-Week Course Outline

Week 1 — Foundations of Child Development

Introduction to child growth and development
Developmental domains (physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional)
Lifespan development concept
Key theories overview (Piaget, Erikson, Bronfenbrenner)
Brain development basics

Week 2 — Physical, Cognitive and Language Development

Physical development and motor skills
Brain development in early childhood
Cognitive development (thinking, memory, problem-solving)
Language development milestones
Developmental milestones (0–6 years)

Week 3 — Social and Emotional Development

Social development and peer relationships
Emotional development and regulation
Attachment theory
Temperament and personality
Case examples of social-emotional behavior

Week 4 — Observation, Inclusion & ECEA Professional Role

Developmental variations and delays
Introduction to observation methods
Inclusive practices and supporting diverse learners
Professional ethics and ECEA roles in BC
Case study assignment

Program Format
This course is delivered fully online through Moodle, Winston College’s learning management system, using an asynchronous format. You’ll work through pre-recorded lectures, structured weekly modules, discussion forums, assignments, and instructor-guided assessments — following a set curriculum with weekly milestones from start to finish. Studying online means you can fit coursework around your existing schedule, not that you’re left to learn on your own: an instructor provides feedback and guidance throughout the 4 weeks.
Completion requirement: Students must achieve a minimum overall grade of 60% and complete all required
assessments to successfully complete the course.
Technology requirements: a computer or laptop, reliable internet connection, webcam and microphone, access
to the Learning Management System, and PDF reader/word processing software.

For detailed information, please contact our Admissions Officer
admission@winstoncollege.com or call +1-604-357-8022.