Exploring Early Childhood

Course Type: Content Endorsed - NON ATAR

Units: 1

Prerequisites: N/A

Exclusions: N/A

Exploring Early childhood is a Content Endorsed Course offered as a 1 Unit subject. The continuation of the course in the HSC year will be dependent on student numbers. The course has both practical and theoretical components. Students will develop understanding and awareness of the growth, development and learning of young children. Through gaining recognition of the uniqueness of all children, students will have the opportunity to reflect upon potential implications for themselves as adults.

Students completing this course should develop an understanding of the importance of the early childhood years. It will provide them with knowledge and skills to contribute positively to their future lives and as a basis for further education in the workplace, TAFE or Universities. Suitable careers in Child Care may include: Teaching, Pre School k-6, Social work, Nursing, Counselling.

Core Strands:

  • Child Growth and Development
  • Pregnancy and Childbirth
  • Promoting Positive Behaviour

Option Modules:

  • Play and the developing child
  • Child Safety
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Young children with Special Needs
  • Children’s Services
  • Working with young children
  • Young children and media

Careers:

  • Teaching - Primary / Secondary
  • Pre School k-6
  • Social work
  • Nursing
  • Counselling.