1 unit for Preliminary Course only

Board Endorsed Course

Non-ATAR Course

Exclusions: None

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:

Our society is increasingly recognising that children's experiences in the early childhood years form the foundation for future growth, development and learning.

This course explores issues within an early childhood context and considers these in relation to the students themselves, their family and the community.

Main Topics Covered:

Core Modules:

Core A: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Core B: Child Growth and Development

Core C: Promoting Positive Behaviour

Optional:

Module 1: Learning Experiences for Young Children

Module 2: Play and the Developing Child

Module 3: Starting School

Module 4: Gender and Young Children

Module 5: Children and Change

Module 6: Children of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

Module 7: Historical and Cultural Contexts of Childhood

Module 8: The Children’s Services Industry

Module 9: Young Children and Media

Module 10: Young Children and the Law

Module 11: Children’s Literature

Module 12: Food and Nutrition

Module 13: Child Health and Safety

Module 14: Young Children with Special Needs

For more information about this course, please see: Mr Faccin, Mr Ibanez