Stage 1 Child Studies
SACE CREDITS: 10 credits
KEY CONTACT: Ingrid Cobiac
COURSE CONTENT:
In Child Studies, you’ll learn about how children grow and develop from conception to the age of eight. You’ll discover what children need in their first years of life and how families, caregivers, and the community support their growth.
You’ll get to focus on what a newborn needs and create a thoughtful gift to meet those needs. You’ll also explore what makes nutritious food for a toddler and take a hands-on approach by preparing healthy meals. Additionally, you’ll investigate how digital technology is used in the lives of young children, looking at both the benefits and challenges.
The course promotes teamwork, creativity, and practical skills. You’ll work both individually and in groups, building your research, communication, and project management abilities.
Child Studies also encourages you to think about issues in the wider community, like children’s rights, the role of play, and how children are cared for in different families and cultures. Whether you want to learn skills for everyday life, explore a possible career working with children, or simply understand more about early childhood, this subject gives you practical experience and valuable knowledge for the future.
ASSESSMENT:
Assessment types:
- Practical activity – two practical activities which include an action plan or research tasks, a practical application and an individual evaluation
- Group activity – one group task which includes group decision making, an individual report and a group practical
- Investigation
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS SUBJECT LEADS TO:
Stage 2 Child Studies, Certificate II in Community Services or careers where an understanding of child development may be useful such as early childhood education, nursing and childcare.
SUBJECT COSTS: Nil
