Unit 3.9 WB: Facilitate the cognitive development of children

Understand about cognitive development in children

• 1.1 Describe sensory development in the first year of life
• 1.2 Identify stages of cognitive development in children from birth to 7 years
• 1.3 Summarise current scientific research relating to neurological and brain development in Early Years
• 1.4 Explain how current scientific research relating to neurological and brain development in Early Years influences practice in Early Years settings

Understand theory underpinning cognitive development

• 2.1 Describe theoretical perspectives in relation to cognitive development
• 2.2 Analyse how theoretical perspectives in relation to cognitive development impact on current practice

Be able to facilitate the development of cognition in children

• 3.1 Describe the role of the Early Years practitioner when facilitating the development of cognition in children
• 3.2 Analyse the use of technology in supporting the development of cognition in children
• 3.3 Create an environment which facilitates cognitive development of children in own setting

Be able to implement a learning experience which supports the development of sustained shared thinking in children

• 4.1 Plan a learning experience which supports the development of sustained shared thinking in children aged: 0-1 year 11 months, 2-2 years 11 months, 3-5 years
• 4.2 Lead a learning experience which supports the development of sustained shared thinking in children aged: 0-1 year 11 months, 2-2 years 11 months, 3-5 years

Be able to critically evaluate the provision for supporting cognitive development in own setting

• 5.1 Critically evaluate the provision for supporting cognitive development in own setting