Learn how decision-making and executive functions develop during childhood in this free online child psychology course.

Are you a teacher or parent who wants to help children develop the mental tools required to focus, plan and execute tasks effectively? If so, this child psychology course on the development of executive functions during early childhood is for you. We provide a definition of ‘executive functions’ and identify its key components. We then trace the different stages of their development as children grow and begin their formal education.

One of the most crucial elements in ensuring that a child develops executive functions properly is to understand the factors that affect their development. We analyse these factors in detail as teachers and parents require the right tools and information to judge whether executive functions are developing in children. We provide such techniques and explain how to encourage mental development when help is needed.

The course studies various approaches and theories developed by renowned psychologists over the years to help you nurture early cognitive progress in children. Executive functions are extremely important to children and it is crucial that you equip yourself with the right tools to make sure you make a difference in your home or classroom. This child psychology course provides practical techniques you can employ to foster childhood development and encourage the kind of thinking and planning that makes future leaders.