Stage 1 Child Studies
SACE CREDITS: 10 credits
KEY CONTACT: Adam Langley
COURSE CONTENT:
Stage 1 Child Studies focuses on children’s growth and development from conception to eight years. Students explore concepts such as the development, needs, and rights of children, the value of play, concepts of childhood and families, and the roles of parents and caregivers. They also consider the importance of behaviour management, child nutrition, and the health and well-being of children.
Students have opportunities to build their understanding of the range of attitudes, values, and beliefs of people in the wider community in relation to children and child-rearing practices. Students have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of young children through individual, collaborative, and practical learning and develop a variety of research, management and practical skills.
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
