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Understanding the Developing Child Series (UDC) - C1/3 Understanding Human Development & Learning

Course 1: Understanding Human Development and Learning Understand how children grow, develop, and learn — and use that understanding to shape meaningful educational experiences. Every child develops in their own way, influenced by a dynamic interplay of biology, relationships, experiences, and environment. Understanding these influences helps educators move beyond assumptions about how children should learn and recognise what each child needs to thrive. Understanding Human Development and Learning, the first course in Kai CIRCLE’s Understanding the Developing Child (UDC) professional learning programme, introduces educators to the fundamental principles of human development and learning. Participants explore how children develop across different domains, how development and learning influence one another, and why an understanding of developmental processes is essential for responsive teaching. Through research-informed discussions, reflection, and classroom-connected application, educators examine how their understanding of child development can inform their expectations, interactions, learning experiences, and pedagogical decisions. The course encourages participants to view children through a developmental lens and create environments that respect individual differences, support emerging capabilities, and nurture lifelong learning. Who is this course for? This course is ideal for: Early years educators seeking a deeper understanding of how young children grow, develop, and learn. Primary and secondary school teachers who want to understand the developmental foundations that influence learning across different ages. Subject teachers across all grades and curricula looking to make informed decisions about teaching and learning based on how children develop. Academic coordinators and school leaders who wish to strengthen developmentally informed teaching practices across their teams. Educators at any stage of their careers who want to connect insights from

Course Instructors: Sharayu Thampi, Nishita Israni

₹5999.00 + GST

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Course Overview

Understanding the Developing Child (UDC)

Course 1: Understanding Human Development and Learning

Course Overview

Effective education begins with understanding the developing child. Children's learning, behaviour, emotional responses, attention, relationships and regulation are interconnected with development. Educators need a developmental lens to interpret classroom experiences and respond intentionally.

This course introduces the foundational perspective for understanding how development shapes learning. Through research-informed learning and authentic classroom situations, participants explore how developmental understanding can transform teaching practice.

Essential Question

How does understanding development transform teaching?

What You Will Gain

  • Analyse learning and behaviour through a developmental lens.
  • Reflect on assumptions and responses to learners.
  • Consider how relationships and learning environments influence development.
  • Apply practical tools and frameworks to classroom situations.

Course Details

  • Format: 3 live online sessions over 3 weeks
  • Duration: 2 hours per session; 6 hours total
  • Schedule: Mondays, 6:00–8:00 PM IST
  • Start Date: 2 November 2026
  • Fee: ₹5,999 per teacher + 18% GST
  • Certification: Certificate of Participation

About the UDC Certificate Series

Kai CIRCLE's Understanding the Developing Child comprises seven standalone, stackable online courses, each with three live sessions. Courses may be taken independently or in any order and completed within 24 months towards the Kai CIRCLE Advanced Certificate in Understanding the Developing Child, subject to the required evidence of learning.

Courses 1–7 explore interconnected developmental dimensions, including brain development, relationships, self-regulation, behaviour, emotion, identity, stress and responsive practice.

Course 8: The Integrated Developmental Classroom (Capstone) is an optional, six-hour, in-person Classroom Immersion at an international school, bringing the seven developmental lenses together through observation, peer learning, reflection and planning.

Understand the learner. Transform the learning journey. Help every child thrive.

Schedule of Classes

Start Date & End Date

Nov 02 2026 - Nov 16 2026

Course Curriculum

1 Subject

UDC- Course 1- Understanding The Developing Child

Orientation - UDC

Module 1- Brain

Course Instructor

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Sharayu Thampi

2 Courses   •   1 Students

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Nishita Israni

10 Courses   •   68 Students