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GCSE Child development. What do I need to have?. Easy access to a child aged more than 4 months and less than 4 years at the beginning of year 10. Ability to work independently to meet the deadlines set throughout the coursework. Interest in children. nursing. teaching. midwifery.
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GCSE Child development. What do I need to have? • Easy access to a child aged more than 4 months and less than 4 years at the beginning of year 10. • Ability to work independently to meet the deadlines set throughout the coursework. • Interest in children.
nursing teaching midwifery Career-wise? psychology. nursery nursing
Coursework. Observation study. 40% Introduction to child. Research based on chosen set task. 4 visits over 4 months.( 2 linked to set task) 1 final evaluation. • Research task. 20% 7 hours of supervised time. Research from various sources- primary and secondary. ( more marks for primary)- produce a powerpoint a leaflet
What makes up the marks? Final mark = 40% observation study. +20% research task. +40% exam. Exam = 1 ½ hour exam- 6-8 questions.
Classwork topics. • Parenthood. • Pregnancy Conception. Antenatal care. Birth. • Care of child- cleaning - feeding - • Development. (PIES) Physical. Intellectual Emotional and social. • Support for the parent and the child.
Can’t decide if it’s for you?Look on the AQA website- past papers – sample coursework-Talk to some year 10s/ 11s