Content Endorsed Course
Units: 1
HSC: Yes
ATAR: No
Exploring Early Childhood (EEC) is a Content Endorsed Course which aims to develop understanding, skills and strategies to enable students to support and foster positive growth and development in the young children with whom they interact.
You will develop knowledge and understanding of:
child development
factors that have an impact upon young children’s growth and development
positive behaviours and relationships with young children
skills in communication and interaction
You will develop skills in :
research and analysis
decision making and evaluation
respect for the individuality and uniqueness of young children and their families
an appreciation of the value and importance of supportive and responsible relationships with young children.
The study of this course will enable students to:
develop an awareness of the growth, development and learning of young children
understand the importance of the early childhood years
become aware of the value of play
providing safe and challenging environments for play
identify the range of services provided for young children and their families
recognise the uniqueness of all children,
The study of this course will enable students to become aware of the career opportunities.
Early Childhood Educator
Preschool Teacher
Community Development Work
Childcare Centre Director
Family Day Care Provider
Early Intervention Worker
Early Childhood Consultant
Family Support Specialist
The core studies are compulsory.
There are three parts to the core:
Part A: Pregnancy and Childbirth (15 hrs)
Part B: Child Growth and Development (20 hrs)
Part C: Promoting Positive Behaviour (10 hrs)
Learning Experiences for Children
Play and the Developing Child
The Children’s Services Industry
Young Children and the Law
Food and Nutrition
Young Children with Special Needs
Students have the opportunity to interact with young children on a regular basis.The purpose of this interaction is to observe children, and to gain experience in understanding and relating to individual children.
If you are interested in Exploring Early Childhood and have questions, please ring the Trinity reception number (02)66276600 and ask for Deborah Witt