These are easy to read, easy to understand, revision cards for every theory covered in unit 1 (Child Development) of the BTEC CPLD Level 3 Early Years Educator diploma to support the exam. These would also be perfect for use on any psychology course, similar childcare courses and health and social care courses. The unit requires you cover 21 theories (19 theorists as Piaget and Skinner appear twice) so a revision card has been made for each one for preparation for the external exam. Each card states the theorist, title of the theory and the area of development it focuses on e.g. personality. Then each card contains the key information and any terminology with definitions. Some cards are double sided, with either further information, models or diagrams. My students have printed each one, laminated them and attached them all on a keyring which they then bring to every lesson. My students absolutely loved them and are taking them with them to university when they begin their degrees in Early Years or teaching to make sure they keep up-to-date. We use them in a number of ways, especially revision at home but we also use them for: The application of theory with case studies Cross unit work - to embed the theory across the diploma and continuously reflect and apply theory

Attached are two sessions which are an introduction to Bronfenbrenner and the ecology of human development, for level 5 students, on their second year of their undergraduate degree. Although pitched at level 5, this can easily be applied to students studying at level 2/3/4. These sessions are delivered within a sociology module, considering equity in education. The first session does not cover Bronfenrenner’s ecology of human development theory; it is for students to reflect on their own eudcational timeline. The first session is not required for the second session, unless you wish to complete the activity at the end of session 2. In session 2 the lesson looks at the development of Bronfebrenner’s theoretical perspective, the five different systems and any possible limitations.

Unit 29 is an optional unit for the full level 3 diploma on the BTEC Early Years Educator - 2nd year. It is a fantastic unit and from my experience last year the students thoroughly enjoyed it and the next second years are really looking forward to it. BTEC provided very limited resources for this unit; there was no example scheme of work and a very brief assignment brief. There is also no chapter within the official text book for support, although you can make links with unit 19 (working with children with additional needs). I have written my own, extensive scheme of work and assignment brief broken down into three tasks, meeting all the learning outcomes. The unit covers all three types of ASD looking at symptoms and diagnosis. It also covers current research into ASD, exploring the potential causes and theories. The last section covers ways practitioners and teachers can support children with ASD and their learning. Learning objectives have been writing for every session with activity ideas and assessment. This SOW could definitely be used on any childcare course / health and social or any other course looking at Autism. It is a fantastic unit for any trainee teachers or practitioners preparing to support children with autism.