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Contact person: Mrs Lawson/Mrs Brown
Contact person: Mrs Lawson/Mrs Brown
Units: 2 units
Units: 2 units
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites:
Exploring Early Childhood is designed for students who have a genuine interest in the growth and development of children. This course would most benefit students who have studies Child Studies in Year 9 - 10.
Overview:
Overview:
The Exploring Early Childhood course aims to give students an overview of development and related issues within an early childhood context. It provides the opportunity to consider a range of issues in relation to the individual student, their family and the community. As well as reflecting on the personal relevance of childhood issues, students are encouraged to consider the implications for future interactions with children, be these as a parent, friend, carer or educator.
Course outline:
Course outline:
There are three compulsory core topics:
PART A: Pregnancy and Childbirth (15hrs)
PART B: Child Growth and Development (20hrs)
PART C: Promoting Positive Behaviour (10hrs)
A combination of the following modules will be incorporated into the course (approx. 15-30hrs for each module):
Play and the Developing Child
Starting School
Gender and Young children
Children of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
Historical and Cultural Contexts of Childhood
Children's Literature
Food and Nutrition
Child Health and Safety
Young Children with Special Needs
Assessment procedures:
Assessment procedures:
The assessment for this course is school based assessment. There is no external HSC exam.
Course cost:
Course cost:
Preliminary course fee $20.
HSC course fee $20.
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